Ego Defense Mechanism Flashcard

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What is Rationalization?

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A defense mechanism where an individual justifies their behaviors or feelings with logical reasons, avoiding the true explanation.

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What is Regression?

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A defense mechanism where an individual reverts to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or anxiety.

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What is Denial?

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A defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, acting as if a painful event, thought, or feeling does not exist.

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What is Intellectualization?

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A defense mechanism where an individual focuses on the intellectual components of a situation to avoid emotional distress.

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What is Reaction Formation?

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A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way that is opposite to their true feelings, often to hide those feelings.

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What is Suppression?

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A defense mechanism where an individual consciously decides to forget or ignore distressing thoughts or feelings.

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What is Repression?

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A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously blocks out painful or uncomfortable thoughts and feelings.

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What is Displacement?

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A defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotions from a 'dangerous' object to a 'safer' one.

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What is Undoing?

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A defense mechanism where an individual attempts to reverse or undo a thought or feeling by performing an action.

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What is Compensation?

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A defense mechanism where an individual covers up weaknesses or desires by emphasizing strengths in other areas.