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WorksheetsDefense mechanisms
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Reverting back to immature behavior from an earlier stage of development
Repression
Regression
Projection
Displacement
Defense mechanisms are behaviors that an individual might use to cope with an uncomfortable situation or problem.
True
False
Lucas is mad because his sister took his candy into her room, so he kicked a hole in her door.
Identification
Daydreaming
Displacement
Repression
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.
Displacement
Daydreaming
Regression
Projection
Katelyn is always getting in trouble for arguing with her brother about who is right or wrong. She joins the debate team.
Rationalization
Sublimation
Regression
Repression
People use defense mechanisms to
fight or run.
try to feel better fast.
stress themselves
drive other people away.
The problem with defense mechanisms is
they are temporary.
they delay dealing with the stressor.
they are the easy way out.
All of the above
Relying on defense mechanisms for long periods of time
will solve all your problems.
has no effect on your relationships.
may make your distress even worse.
d. All of the above
making excuses for your behavior
rationalization
displacement
denial
projection
thinking someone else is to blame
rationalization
displacement
denial
projection
shifting anger at one person to another
rationalization
displacement
denial
projection
Humor is a defense mechanism if it is used...
to increase endorphins
to be a comedian and make people uncomfortable
to hide hurt or depression
to pretend nothing is wrong
