Defense Mechanisms 3

Front

What psychological defense mechanism is Lucas using when he pretends to be friends with his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend? Options: reaction formation, denial, displacement, projection

Back

reaction formation

Front

What psychological defense mechanism is illustrated by the girl who claimed she wouldn't have attended the school dance even if invited due to being too busy with homework? Options: denial, projection, rationalization, sublimation

Back

rationalization

Front

What is the term for channeling aggressive feelings into sports, as seen in Regina's experience? Options: projection, sublimation, repression, regression

Back

sublimation

Front

What psychological defense mechanism is illustrated by Mrs. Scott's husband being grumpy and irritable due to not playing in last week's basketball game? Options: denial, displacement, sublimation, reaction formation

Back

displacement

Front

This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "It's OK to post hurtful comments online because everyone does it."

Back

Rationalization

Front

This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "Smiling all day even when you know you have a wake/funeral to attend at night."

Back

Reaction Formation

Front

This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "Stomping your feet and slamming your bedroom door after you and your parents get into a fight."

Back

Regression

Front

Putting someone down and making them feel awful, when you really feel bad about yourself is an example of which defense mechanism?

Back

Projection

Front

Not throwing away your dog leash and dog collar after your dog died, because you are hoping he comes back is an example of which defense mechanism?

Back

Denial

Front

Taylor's teacher informs her that because of her grades, she is not going to graduate. She tells her friends she is and goes ahead planning her graduation party.

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Denial