Defense Mechanisms 2

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Defense mechanisms are behaviors that an individual might use to cope with an uncomfortable situation or problem. True or False?

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True

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This is when a person tries to make up for his/her weaknesses by developing strengths in other areas?

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Compensation

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Refusal to accept reality is what?

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Denial

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A person transfers the emotions he or she feels from the original situation or object to another situation or object?

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Displacement

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A person shifts the blame and/or responsibility for his/her actions or thoughts to another person?

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Projection

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An attempt to justify one’s actions with an excuse rather than by admitting one’s failure or mistake?

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Rationalization

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Retreating to an earlier time that seems less threatening and requires less responsibility?

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Regression

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Mrs. Brown often accuses other women of talking too much and spreading rumors. It is rather obvious to those who know her that she is revealing her own inclinations in that area. What psychological concept does this illustrate?

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projection

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

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sublimation

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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

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rationalization