Defense Mechanisms/MIndfulness Review

Reverting back to immature behavior from an earlier stage of development

• Repression

• Regression

• Projection

• Displacement

A student forgot that his dreaded final exam in geometry was scheduled for Friday. This seemed unusual as the date of the exam had been marked on his calendar for several weeks.

• Regression
• Sublimation
• Reaction Formation
• Repression

Lucas really hates his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, but when he sees him at the basketball court he pretends they are bros. 

• reaction formation
• denial
• displacement
• projection

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

• True

• False

Alex is always trying to keep up with his older brother when playing sports, but he can’t. He focuses on homework and studying instead. He feels great when he brings home a good report card.

• Rationalization

• Compensation

• Identification

• Sublimation

Lucas is mad because his sister took his candy into her room, so he kicked a hole in her door.

• Identification

• Daydreaming

• Displacement

• Repression

Emily failed her science test because she didn’t pay attention in class or study. She gets mad at the teacher for not teaching her well.

• Displacement

• Daydreaming

• Regression

• Projection

Katelyn is always getting in trouble for arguing with her brother about who is right or wrong. She joins the debate team.

• Rationalization

• Sublimation

• Regression

• Repression

If you refuse to accept the reality of something that makes you anxious

• Rationalization
• Denial
• Repression
• Sublimation

True or False: You can practice mindfulness while eating.

• True

• False