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Defense Mechanism

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Defense mechanisms are behaviors that an individual might use to cope with an uncomfortable situation or problem.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

This is when a person tries to make up for his/her weaknesses by developing strengths in other areas?

a)

Denial

b)

Humor

c)

Compensation

d)

Day Dreaming

3.

Refusal to accept reality is what?

a)

Projection

b)

Compensation

c)

Denial

d)

Regression

4.

A person transfers the emotions he or she feels from the original situation or object to another situation or object?

a)

Daydreaming

b)

Denial

c)

Projection

d)

Displacement

5.

A person shifts the blame and/or responsibility for his/her actions or thoughts to another person?

a)

Projection

b)

Compensation

c)

Regression

d)

Repression

6.

An attempt to justify one’s actions with an excuse rather than by admitting one’s failure or mistake?

a)

Denial

b)

Repression

c)

Regression

d)

Rationalization

7.

Retreating to an earlier time that seems less threatening and requires less responsibility?

a)

Regression

b)

Rationalization

c)

Repression

d)

Compensation

8.
 Mrs. Brown often accuses other women of talking too much and spreading rumors. It is rather obvious to those who know her that she is revealing her own inclinations in that area.
a)
sublimation
b)
reaction formation
c)
denial
d)
projection
9.
 Regina, an aggressive child, had problems in elementary school, as she would frequently fight with other children. Regina found when she entered high school that she could channel this hostility into sports such as lacrosse and soccer.
a)
projection
b)
sublimation
c)
repression
d)
regression
10.
The girl who was not invited to the school dance told her friends that she would not have attended if asked. She said that her teachers had assigned more homework than usual and that she was simply too busy for any unimportant social functions.
a)
denial
b)
projection
c)
rationalization
d)
sublimation
11.
Lucas really hates his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, but when he sees him at the basketball court he pretends they are bros. 
a)
reaction formation
b)
denial
c)
displacement
d)
projection
12.
Mrs. Scott can’t understand why her husband has been so grumpy and irritable for the past week. It certainly isn’t her fault that he didn’t get to play in last weeks basketball game. 
a)
denial
b)
displacement 
c)
sublimatin
d)
reaction formation
13.
This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "It's OK to post hurtful comments online because everyone does it."
a)
Denial
b)
Reaction Formation
c)
Rationalization
d)
Compensation
14.
This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "Mae always fights with her mom.  Instead of working on her relationship with her mom she hangs out with her best friend and ignores her mom's texts."
a)
Compensation
b)
Rationalization
c)
Regression
15.
This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "Smiling all day even when you know you have a wake/funeral to attend at night."
a)
Reaction Formation
b)
Compensation
c)
Rationalization
d)
Projection
16.
This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "Stomping your feet and slamming your bedroom door after you and your parents get into a fight."
a)
Denial
b)
Compensation
c)
Reaction Formation
d)
Regression
17.

Putting someone down and making them feel awful, when you really feel bad about yourself is an example of which defense mechanism?

a)

Compensation

b)

Projection

c)

Rationalization

d)

Undoing

18.
The expression of an emotion that is the opposite of what you truly feel.
a)
Reaction formation
b)
Regression
c)
Sublimation
d)
Displacement
19.
Reverting back to immature behavior from an earlier stage of development
a)
Repression
b)
Regression
c)
Sublimation
d)
Displacement
20.

Which of the following is not a defence mechanism?

a)

Denial

b)

Sublimation

c)

Blame

d)

Regression

21.

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

22.

A defense mechanism is usually used

a)

Unconsciously

b)

Consciously

c)

Subconsciously

d)

Passively

23.

______________ identified defense mechanisms as a way of protecting against anxiety

a)

Carl Jung

b)

Sigmund Freud

c)

John Bowlby

d)

George Vaillan

24.

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

25.

______________ identified defense mechanisms as a way of protecting against anxiety

a)

Carl Jung

b)

Sigmund Freud

c)

John Bowlby

d)

George Vaillan

26.

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

27.

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

28.

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

29.

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

30.

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

a)

Reaction formation

b)

Sublimation

c)

Denial

d)

Projection

31.

Even a top baseball player will sometime strike out on an easy pitch. When this happens, his next action may be to throw his bat or kick the water cooler with all his might.

a)

Regression

b)

Reaction Formation

c)

Rationalization

d)

Displacement

32.

Soldiers Exposed to traumatic experiences in concentration camps during wartime sometimes had amnesia and were unable to recall any part of their ordeal

a)

Repression

b)

Regression

c)

Reaction Formation

d)

Rationalization

33.

The mother of an unwanted child may feel guilty about not welcoming her child. As a result, she may try to prove her love by becoming overindulgent and overprotective of the child.

a)

Repression

b)

Regression

c)

Reaction Formation

d)

Rationalization

34.
The "Id" is defined as which part of your human personality?
a)
Based on morals and judgments about  right and wrong 
b)
Dealing with reality
c)
Needing to look good
d)
Meeting basic needs
35.

A hungry baby crying until he was fed is an example of what?

a)

Superego

b)

Id

c)

Ego

d)

Freud

36.
This personality type tries  to meet the desires of the id in a way that is socially acceptable in the world. It deals with the reality.
a)
Selfie
b)
Id
c)
Superego
d)
Ego
37.
Sally was thirsty. However, she knew that her server would be back soon to refill her water glass, so she waited until then to get a drink, even though she really just wanted to drink from Mr. Smith’s glass. What is this an example of?
a)
Ego
b)
Id
c)
Latin
d)
Superego
38.
Mary really wanted to borrow her mom’s necklace, but knew her mom would be angry if she took it without asking, so she asked her mom if she could wear it.
What is this an example of?
a)
Superego
b)
Id 
c)
Ego
d)
Freud
39.
In line at the salad bar, Amy was so hungry that she shoved a handful of croutons in her mouth as she waited for the line to move. This is an example of what?
a)
Freud
b)
Id
c)
Superego
d)
Ego
40.

Sarah knew that she could steal the supplies from work and no one would know about it. However, she knew that stealing was wrong, so she decided not to take anything even though she would probably never get caught.

What is this an example of?

a)

Superego

b)

Ego

c)

Dishonesty

d)

Id

41.
Who developed a  psychoanalytic personality theory which involved the id, ego and superego?
a)
B.F. Skinner
b)
Erik Erikson
c)
Sigmund Freud
d)
William Golding

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