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Ego-Defence Mechanism

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
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.

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)

Rationalization

d)

Repression

4.

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)

Projection

d)

Rationalisation

5.

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)

Regression

6.

Ego-defence mechanism is defined as....

a)

an unconscious mechanism that protects us from anxiety and stress

b)

a mechanism that protects ego

c)

an unconscious mechanism that resolve internal conflicts

d)

an unconscious mechanism that protects us from threats and fears

7.

The purpose of Ego-Defence mechanism is....

a)

To resolve internal conflictd

b)

To reduce anxiety and threatened feelings

c)

To protect ego

d)

To reduce fear and anxiety

8.

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)

Rationalization

d)

Repression

9.

A defense mechanism is usually used

a)

Unconsciously

b)

Consciously

c)

Subconsciously

d)

Passively

10.

Which of these is a healthy defense mechanism?

a)

Rationalization

b)

Sublimation

c)

Denial

d)

Projection