Understanding Defense Mechanisms in Psychology

The video tutorial explores various defense mechanisms, which are psychological strategies used to cope with unconscious desires and emotions. These mechanisms are categorized into pathological, immature, neurotic, and mature types. Pathological mechanisms, like denial, distort reality. Immature mechanisms, such as projection and passive aggression, are less socially accepted. Neurotic mechanisms include intellectualization and rationalization, while mature mechanisms, like humor and altruism, are associated with healthier psychological functioning. Reaction formation is also discussed as a neurotic mechanism.

What is the primary function of pathological defense mechanisms?

• To enhance social interactions

• To distort reality to manage situations

• To improve cognitive abilities

• To increase emotional intelligence

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own feelings to others?

• Sublimation

• Intellectualization

• Projection

• Denial

How does passive aggression manifest in behavior?

• Volunteering for extra work

• Direct confrontation

• Avoiding tasks or doing them slowly

• Excessive humor

What is the main characteristic of intellectualization as a defense mechanism?

• Focusing on emotional aspects

• Separating emotions from ideas

• Blaming others for personal faults

• Acting out childhood behaviors

Which defense mechanism involves making excuses to avoid self-blame?

• Repression

• Rationalization

• Projection

• Denial

What does regression involve in terms of behavior?

• Channeling energy into positive activities

• Suppressing emotions

• Reverting to behaviors from a younger age

• Acting more maturely

Which mature defense mechanism involves using humor to address hidden feelings?

• Humor

• Sublimation

• Altruism

• Suppression

How does sublimation transform negative urges?

• By ignoring them

• By channeling them into socially acceptable activities

• By projecting them onto others

• By denying their existence

What is the difference between suppression and repression?

• Suppression is unconscious, repression is conscious

• Suppression is conscious, repression is unconscious

• Both are conscious processes

• Both are unconscious processes

In reaction formation, how do individuals respond to their unconscious desires?

• By ignoring them completely

• By doing the opposite of what they feel

• By acting in accordance with them

• By projecting them onto others