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WorksheetsDefence Mechanism
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is not a defence mechanism?
Denial
Sublimation
Blame
Regression
What purpose does a defence mechanism serve?
To defend and protect impulsive desires of the id
To protect the ego from anxious feelings, including guilt
To help a person to physically defend themselves in a hazardous situation
To supports the ideals of superego
A defense mechanism is usually used
Unconsciously
Consciously
Subconsciously
Passively
______________ identified defense mechanisms as a way of protecting against anxiety
Carl Jung
Sigmund Freud
John Bowlby
George Vaillan
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:
Denial
Projection
Reaction formation
Repression
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:
Sublimation
Denial
Intellectualization
Rationalisation
A young child forgets being bitten by a dog but develops a phobia of dogs as he gets older. This is an example of:
Repression
Denial
Projection
Altruism
After being yelled at by her father, Margaret takes her anger out on her little brother. This is an example of:
Rationalization
Regression
Displacement
Sublimation
According to Freud, __________ is the defense mechanism that involves reverting to immature behaviours that have relieved anxiety in the past.
Regression
Projection
Altruism
Displacement
Which of these is a healthy defense mechanism according to Freud?
Reaction formation
Sublimation
Denial
Projection
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