psychologic defense mechanisms Flashcards
what does this describe?
expressing unacceptable feelings through actions
acting out
what does this describe?
behaving as if an aspect of reality does not exist
denial
what does this describe?
transferring feelings to a more acceptable object
displacement
what does this describe?
using intellect to avoid uncomfortable feelings
intellectualization
what does this describe?
avoiding conflict by expressing hostility covertly
passive agression
what does this describe?
attributing one’s own self feeling to others
projection
what does this describe?
justifying behavior to avoid difficult truths
rationalization
what does this describe?
responding in a manner opposite to one’s actual feelings
reaction formation
what does this describe?
reverting to earlier developmental stage
regression
what does this describe?
seeing other as all bad or all good - unable to integrate mixed feelings
splitting
what does this describe?
channeling impulses into socially acceptable behaviors
sublimation
what does this describe?
putting unwanted feelings aside to cope with reality
supression
