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WorksheetsDefense Mechanisms Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which defense mechanism involves channeling anxiety into physical activity?
Denial
Projection
Sublimation
Rationalization
Which defense mechanism involves projecting one's own insecurities onto others?
Repression
Projection
Regression
Sublimation
Which defense mechanism involves justifying procrastination by claiming to work better under pressure?
Rationalization
Denial
Repression
Sublimation
What is an example of sublimation as a defense mechanism?
A person binge-watching cartoons
A person joining a debate club to channel energy
A boss projecting doubts onto employees
A student justifying last-minute studying
What is an example of repression as a defense mechanism?
A child wetting the bed after a sibling's birth
A man avoiding thoughts of a violent crime
A person taking up running to release energy
A student justifying last-minute efforts
Which defense mechanism involves using emotions as inspiration for art?
Sublimation
Denial
Projection
Rationalization
What is an example of denial?
A person justifies cheating by blaming their partner.
A person refuses to accept a serious diagnosis.
A teenager takes up painting to express emotions.
A man reverts to childhood habits during a divorce.
What is an example of displacement as a defense mechanism?
Snapping at family members after a stressful day
Using baby talk when stressed
Channeling aggression into sports
Denying health risks
How might a student use rationalization after failing an exam?
By channeling energy into sports
By refusing to acknowledge their lack of study
By convincing themselves the test was unfair
By projecting insecurities onto others
What is an example of sublimation?
Snapping at family members
Using baby talk under stress
Channeling aggressive energy into sports
Denying health risks
