Freud Defense Mechanisms

Mrs. Brown often accuses other women of talking too much and spreading rumors. It is rather obvious to those who know her that she is revealing her own inclinations in that area.

• Projection

• Sublimation

• Intellectualization

• Rationalization

Regina, an aggressive child, had problems in elementary school, as she would frequently fight with other children. Regina found when she entered high school that she could channel this hostility into sports such as lacrosse and soccer.

• projection

• sublimation

• repression

• 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

A stubborn individual who accuses peers of being uncooperative is exhibiting which of the following defense mechanisms?

• Identification

• Denial

• Projection

• Reaction formation

• Sublimation

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

Sarah knew that she could steal the supplies from work and no one would know about it. However, she knew that stealing was wrong, so she decided not to take anything even though she would probably never get caught.
What is this an example of?

• Superego

• Ego

• Dishonesty

• Id

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

Which defense mechanism involves redirecting emotions to a substitute target?

• Displacement

• Projection

• Rationalization

• Sublimation

What is the defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts?

• Denial

• Repression

• Regression

• Reaction Formation

When someone attributes their own unacceptable thoughts to others, which defense mechanism are they using?

• Projection

• Displacement

• Sublimation

• Rationalization