When the teacher hands you the test you failed, you start to look through it while tapping your pencil on your desk. Tap, tap,tap...tap, tap, tap. Which defense mechanism is being displayed?

J hates his teacher but feels this is unacceptable. He covers this up with the belief that his teacher hates him.

After you have a big fight with your parents, you get sarcastic and mean with your friends at homecoming.

You justify your poor test performance by saying you couldn't concentrate while you were studying because you were distracted by your younger sibling.

After getting caught cheating, Sammy couldn't stop laughing even though she was honestly horrified and embarassed.

After failing to make the musical, you curl up on the couch and have your Mom bring you milk and cookies.

You "forgot" to get help from your teacher after school. You knew it would be an uncomfortable discussion as they are unhappy with your performance in class. Maybe you'll remember to go tomorrow.

Miles is not well liked in school. He decides he will be rich and prove them all wrong.

When I get nervous when a teacher talks about a project that is due I kind of just check out and don't listen.

Which structure of the mind is responsible for seeking immediate gratification and pleasure according to Freud?

Which structure of the mind incorporates the voice of parents and society?

Which structure of the mind creates defense mechanisms to protect the self against anxiety?

Which structure of the mind mediates between immediate gratification and socially acceptable/ideal behavior?