
Defense Mechanisms Quiz
Authored by Leigh Beasley
Health Sciences
12th Grade
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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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