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Defense Mechanisms Quiz

Authored by Leigh Beasley

Health Sciences

12th Grade

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Defense Mechanisms Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Displacement

Projection

Rationalization

Denial

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Suppression

Projection

Regression

Compensation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Displacement

Withdrawal

Compensation

Rationalization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Daydreaming

Suppression

Denial

Rationalization

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Repression

Withdrawal

Denial

Projection

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Regression

Suppression

Denial

Repression

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Denial

Regression

Projection

Suppression

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