Understanding Freud's Defense Mechanisms

Front

Which defense mechanism involves refusing to accept reality or facts?

Back

Denial

Front

What is the defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts to someone else?

Back

Projection

Front

Which defense mechanism involves redirecting emotions from a 'dangerous' object to a 'safe' one?

Back

Displacement

Front

What is the term for the defense mechanism where a person reverts to an earlier stage of development in response to stress?

Back

Regression

Front

Which defense mechanism involves justifying behaviors or feelings with logical reasons, even if they are not appropriate?

Back

Rationalization

Front

What is the defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors?

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Sublimation

Front

Which defense mechanism involves unconsciously blocking unpleasant emotions, thoughts, or memories from awareness?

Back

Repression

Front

What is the defense mechanism where a person behaves in a way that is opposite to what they actually feel?

Back

Reaction Formation

Front

Which defense mechanism involves expressing the opposite of one's true feelings, often exaggeratedly?

Back

Reaction Formation

Front

What is the defense mechanism where a person refuses to acknowledge or accept the reality of a situation?

Back

Denial