Immature & Mature Defense Mechanisms:

Question 1

Acting Out:

Answer 1

Immature

-Expressing unacceptable feelings through actions

Question 2

Denial:

Answer 2

Immature

-Behaving as if an aspect of reality does not exist

Question 3

Displacement:

Answer 3

Immature

-Transferring feelings to a more acceptable object

Question 4

Intellectualization:

Answer 4

Immature

-Using intellect to avoid uncomfortable feelings

Question 5

Passive aggression:

Answer 5

Immature

-Avoiding conflict by expressing hostility covertly

Question 6

Projection:

Answer 6

Immature

-Attributing one’s own feelings to another person or situation

Question 7

Rationalization:

Answer 7

Immature

-Justifying behavior to avoid difficult truths

Question 8

Reaction formation:

Answer 8

Immature

-Responding in a manner opposite to one’s actual feelings

Question 9

Regression:

Answer 9

Immature

-Reverting to an earlier developmental stage

Question 10

Splitting:

Answer 10

-Seeing others as all bad or all good

Question 11

Sublimation:

Answer 11

Mature

-Channeling impulses into socially-acceptable behaviors

Question 12

Suppression:

Answer 12

Mature

-Consciously putting unwanted feelings aside to cope with reality

Question 13

Altruism:

Answer 13

Mature

-Managing unpleasant emotions through service to others (provides gratification)