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Defence Mechanism

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is not a defence mechanism?

a)

Denial

b)

Sublimation

c)

Blame

d)

Regression

2.

What purpose does a defence mechanism serve?

a)

To defend and protect impulsive desires of the id

b)

To protect the ego from anxious feelings, including guilt

c)

To help a person to physically defend themselves in a hazardous situation

d)

To supports the ideals of superego

3.

A defense mechanism is usually used

a)

Unconsciously

b)

Consciously

c)

Subconsciously

d)

Passively

4.

______________ identified defense mechanisms as a way of protecting against anxiety

a)

Carl Jung

b)

Sigmund Freud

c)

John Bowlby

d)

George Vaillan

5.

Nathan feels uncomfortable flying but tries to manipulate his brother that it is in fact, he who fears air travel. This is an example of:

a)

Denial

b)

Projection

c)

Reaction formation

d)

Repression

6.

Terry is getting transferred to a new police station. He is avoiding to get affected by the news of leaving when confronted by his subordinates. This is an example of:

a)

Sublimation

b)

Denial

c)

Intellectualization

d)

Rationalisation

7.

A young child forgets being bitten by a dog but develops a phobia of dogs as he gets older. This is an example of:

a)

Repression

b)

Denial

c)

Projection

d)

Altruism

8.

After being yelled at by her father, Margaret takes her anger out on her little brother. This is an example of:

a)

Rationalization

b)

Regression

c)

Displacement

d)

Sublimation

9.

According to Freud, __________ is the defense mechanism that involves reverting to immature behaviours that have relieved anxiety in the past.

a)

Regression

b)

Projection

c)

Altruism

d)

Displacement

10.

Which of these is a healthy defense mechanism according to Freud?

a)

Reaction formation

b)

Sublimation

c)

Denial

d)

Projection

11.

Thank you for participating! How confident are you with the topic of Defense Mechanisms?

a)

30%

b)

70%

c)

85%

d)

100%