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Defense Mechanisms Pre-Test

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Alex is always trying to keep up with his older brother when playing sports, but he can’t. He focuses on homework and studying instead. He feels great when he brings home a good report card.

a)

Rationalization

b)

Compensation

c)

Identification

d)

Sublimation

2.

Brian recently broke up with his girlfriend. Now he’s telling all of his friends that he was bored with the relationship and never really liked her.

a)

Projection

b)

Displacement

c)

Rationalization

d)

Sublimation

3.

Zach thinks that is "The Rock" is awesome, so he starts working out so he can look like him.

a)

Regression

b)

Sublimation

c)

Identification

d)

Daydreaming

4.

Chloe’s mom just had a baby and she’s jealous of all of the

attention the baby is receiving, so she begins to act immature (whining,

crying)

a)

Rationalization

b)

Projection

c)

Displacement

d)

Regression

5.

Lucas is mad because his sister took his candy into her room, so he kicked a hole in her door.

a)

Identification

b)

Daydreaming

c)

Displacement

d)

Repression

6.

Emily failed her science test because she didn’t pay attention in class or study. She gets mad at the teacher for not teaching her well.

a)

Displacement

b)

Daydreaming

c)

Regression

d)

Projection

7.

Anthony wishes he could throw a football, so he imagines being Tom Brady.

a)

Sublimation

b)

Daydreaming

c)

Regresssion

d)

Repression

8.

Katelyn is always getting in trouble for arguing with her brother about who is right or wrong. She joins the debate team.

a)

Rationalization

b)

Sublimation

c)

Regression

d)

Repression

9.

Morgan’s grandpa died last year, but she doesn’t remember going to the funeral.

a)

Displacement

b)

Repression

c)

Rationalization

d)

Sublimation