Defense Mechanisms

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

• Denial
• Reaction Formation
• Rationalization
• Compensation

This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "Mae always fights with her mom.  Instead of working on her relationship with her mom she hangs out with her best friend and ignores her mom's texts."

• Compensation
• Rationalization
• Regression

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."

• Reaction Formation
• Compensation
• Rationalization
• Projection

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."

• Denial
• Compensation
• Reaction Formation
• Regression

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

• Compensation
• Projection
• Rationalization

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?

• Projection
• Denial
• Reaction Formation