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Defense Mechanisms Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which defense mechanism involves channeling anxiety into physical activity?

a)

Denial

b)

Projection

c)

Sublimation

d)

Rationalization

2.

Which defense mechanism involves projecting one's own insecurities onto others?

a)

Repression

b)

Projection

c)

Regression

d)

Sublimation

3.

Which defense mechanism involves justifying procrastination by claiming to work better under pressure?

a)

Rationalization

b)

Denial

c)

Repression

d)

Sublimation

4.

What is an example of sublimation as a defense mechanism?

a)

A person binge-watching cartoons

b)

A person joining a debate club to channel energy

c)

A boss projecting doubts onto employees

d)

A student justifying last-minute studying

5.

What is an example of repression as a defense mechanism?

a)

A child wetting the bed after a sibling's birth

b)

A man avoiding thoughts of a violent crime

c)

A person taking up running to release energy

d)

A student justifying last-minute efforts

6.

Which defense mechanism involves using emotions as inspiration for art?

a)

Sublimation

b)

Denial

c)

Projection

d)

Rationalization

7.

What is an example of denial?

a)

A person justifies cheating by blaming their partner.

b)

A person refuses to accept a serious diagnosis.

c)

A teenager takes up painting to express emotions.

d)

A man reverts to childhood habits during a divorce.

8.

What is an example of displacement as a defense mechanism?

a)

Snapping at family members after a stressful day

b)

Using baby talk when stressed

c)

Channeling aggression into sports

d)

Denying health risks

9.

How might a student use rationalization after failing an exam?

a)

By channeling energy into sports

b)

By refusing to acknowledge their lack of study

c)

By convincing themselves the test was unfair

d)

By projecting insecurities onto others

10.

What is an example of sublimation?

a)

Snapping at family members

b)

Using baby talk under stress

c)

Channeling aggressive energy into sports

d)

Denying health risks