HEALTH 2.3

refusing to recognize an emotion

• denial
• regression
• compensation
• projection

excelling in one area to make up for a weakness in another area

• regression
• projection
• compensation
• rationalization

making excuses for an action

• projection
• compensation
• rationalization
• reaction formation

acting opposite of the way you feel

• compensation
• rationalization
• reaction formation
• denial

blaming another person for your faults

• reaction formation
• denial
• projection
• compensation

Emotions that are expressed by people in all cultures are called

• social emotions
• primary emotions
• learned emotions
• coping emotions

Which of these is a learned emotion?

• happiness
• sadness
• guilt
• anger

Shame is a feeling

• of affection and concern
• of intense rage
• that you did something wrong
• that you are a bad person

What is the first step toward dealing with emotions in healthy ways?

• recognizing your emotions
• recognizing your use of defense mechanisms
• recognizing your coping strategies
• recognizing your cultural values

Which defense mechanism involves using immature behaviors to express emotions?

• regression
• projection
• rationalization
• compensation