Defense Mechanisms Quiz

What is the defense mechanism where a person is mad at their boss but takes it out on their family?

• Displacement

• Projection

• Rationalization

• Denial

Which defense mechanism involves substituting work or a hobby to avoid a situation?

• Suppression

• Projection

• Regression

• Compensation

What is it called when someone changes their educational plans due to financial constraints?

• Displacement

• Withdrawal

• Compensation

• Rationalization

Which defense mechanism involves saying, "I can’t take time off from my job," to avoid admitting fear?

• Daydreaming

• Suppression

• Denial

• Rationalization

What is the term for avoiding communication with someone you dislike at work?

• Repression

• Withdrawal

• Denial

• Projection

Which defense mechanism involves a person being terrified of heights without knowing why?

• Regression

• Suppression

• Denial

• Repression

What is the defense mechanism where an 8-year-old might scream when separated from parents?

• Denial

• Regression

• Projection

• Suppression

What is it called when someone says, "The teacher failed me because she doesn’t like me"?

• Denial

• Rationalization

• Projection

• Suppression

Which defense mechanism can be considered positive if it involves establishing goals for the future as a positive action?

• Daydreaming

• Withdrawal

• Compensation

• Rationalization

What is the term for a person who fears laboratory tests but avoids admitting fear?

• Suppression

• Rationalization

• Denial

• Projection