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Human Needs & Defense Mechanisms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which scenario demonstrates love/belonging needs?

a)

John finds fulfillment and purpose in volunteering at a local charity

b)

Sarah feels isolated and disconnected from her peers after moving to a new city

c)

Emily seeks validation and approval from her friends on social media

d)

Mark experiences a sense of pride and accomplishment after completing a challenging project at work

2.

Which scenario demonstrates esteem needs?

a)

David feels a sense of accomplishment after completing a challenging project at work

b)

Sophie volunteers at a local charity to help those in need

c)

John seeks refuge in a shelter after his house is damaged by a storm

d)

Emily feels isolated and disconnected from her peers after moving to a new city

3.

In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what is considered a primary physiological need?

a)

Friendship and social connections

b)

Shelter and safety

c)

Recognition and respect

d)

Food and water

4.

Which scenario best exemplifies self-actualization needs?

a)

Jack seeks refuge in a shelter after his house is damaged by a storm

b)

Sarah experiences loneliness and isolation after moving to a new city

c)

Mark feels fulfilled and purposeful in his role as a mentor to underprivileged youth

d)

Emily desires validation and approval from her friends on social media

5.

Which scenario best illustrates safety needs?

a)

Maria feels lonely and disconnected from others after moving to a new city.

b)

Jack seeks refuge in a shelter after his house is damaged by a storm.

c)

Emily feels unfulfilled in her career and desires a new challenge.

d)

Tom worries about his financial stability after losing his job.

6.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what is a characteristic of love/belonging needs?

a)

Building self-esteem and confidence

b)

Achieving personal growth and self-actualization

c)

Ensuring physical safety and security.

d)

Seeking acceptance and companionship from others

7.

Which scenario best exemplifies a physiological need?

a)

John feels a sense of accomplishment after completing a challenging project at work.

b)

Sarah experiences loneliness and isolation after moving to a new city.

c)

Mark struggles with hunger and fatigue after not eating for two days.

d)

Emily seeks recognition and validation from her peers on social media.

8.

In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what is a characteristic of safety needs?

a)

Feeling mentally and physically safe

b)

Seeking acceptance and belonging from others

c)

Pursuing personal growth and self-improvement

d)

Building self-esteem and confidence

9.

In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what is a characteristic of esteem needs?

a)

Building meaningful relationships and connections

b)

Gaining recognition and appreciation for one's accomplishments

c)

Establishing a stable environment free from danger or threat

d)

Seeking acceptance and belonging from others

10.

In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what is a characteristic of self-actualization?

a)

Obtaining food and water

b)

Seeking acceptance and belonging from others

c)

Ensuring physical safety and security

d)

Achieving personal growth and fulfillment beyond basic needs

11.

Which defense mechanism involves creating logical explanations or EXCUSES to justify behaviors, thoughts, or feelings that are otherwise unacceptable?

a)

Daydreaming

b)

Rationalization

c)

Regression

d)

Denial

12.

Which defense mechanism involves ATTRIBUTING one's own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives TO OTHERS?

a)

Projection

b)

Compensation

c)

Suppression

d)

Withdrawal

13.

Which defense mechanism involves REDIRECTING emotions or impulses from their original source toward a less threatening target?

a)

Rationalization

b)

Repression

c)

Denial

d)

Displacement

14.

Which defense mechanism involves OVEREMPHASIZING strengths or abilities in one area to OFFSET perceived deficiencies in another?

a)

Regression

b)

Denial

c)

Compensation

d)

Daydreaming

15.

Which defense mechanism involves MENTALLY ESCAPING from reality by engaging in vivid fantasies or imagined scenarios?

a)

Compensation

b)

Daydreaming

c)

Withdrawal

d)

Denial

16.

Which defense mechanism involves UNCONSCIOUSLY blocking or pushing painful or threatening thoughts, feelings, or memories out of awareness?

a)

Repression

b)

Denial

c)

Suppression

d)

Displacement

17.

Which defense mechanism involves CONSCIOUSLY avoiding or pushing aside unwanted thoughts, feelings, or memories?

a)

Projection

b)

Suppression

c)

Displacement

d)

Regression

18.

Which defense mechanism involves REVERTING to earlier, more IMMATURE behaviors or coping mechanisms in response to stress or anxiety?

a)

Regression

b)

Daydreaming

c)

Withdrawal

d)

Displacement

19.

Which defense mechanism involves REFUSING to accept or acknowledge reality or the truth of a situation?

a)

Rationalization

b)

Projection

c)

Denial

d)

Compensation

20.

Which defense mechanism involves physically or emotionally REMOVING oneself from a situation to avoid stress or conflict?

a)

Repression

b)

Withdrawal

c)

Regression

d)

Displacement