Unit 1 Test Flashcards
Forgetting events that are too painful to remember?
Repression
Blaming another person for the feeling you have?
Projection
Making logical excuses for illogical behavior?
Rationalization
Acting like a baby to get attention?
Regression
Which defense mechanism involves using immature behaviors to express emotions?
Regression
Getting mad at someone and taking your anger out on something or someone else?
Displacement
Hanging out with “cooler” groups to improve your status?
Identification
Refusing to accept an obvious situation?
Denial
Highlighting one area to avoid an area of weakness?
Compensation
Using physical activity to avoid sexual urges?
Sublimition
This mental disorder has no sign of heredity?
PTSD
Delusions and hallucinations would be called?
Schizophrenia
This disorder deals with extreme highs and lows?
Bi-polar
Places to go for help is dealing with depression?
Psychiatrist, psychologists, support groups
2-5% are affected by this disorder (mostly girls)?
Eating Disorders