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Freud Defense Mechanisms

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mrs. Brown often accuses other women of talking too much and spreading rumors. It is rather obvious to those who know her that she is revealing her own inclinations in that area.

a)

Projection

b)

Sublimation

c)

Intellectualization

d)

Rationalization

2.

Regina, an aggressive child, had problems in elementary school, as she would frequently fight with other children. Regina found when she entered high school that she could channel this hostility into sports such as lacrosse and soccer.

a)

projection

b)

sublimation

c)

repression

d)

regression

3.

This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "Smiling all day even when you know you have a wake/funeral to attend at night."

a)

Reaction Formation

b)

Compensation

c)

Rationalization

d)

Projection

4.

A stubborn individual who accuses peers of being uncooperative is exhibiting which of the following defense mechanisms?

a)

Identification

b)

Denial

c)

Projection

d)

Reaction formation

e)

Sublimation

5.

This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "It's OK to post hurtful comments online because everyone does it."

a)

Denial

b)

Reaction Formation

c)

Rationalization

d)

Compensation

6.

Sarah knew that she could steal the supplies from work and no one would know about it. However, she knew that stealing was wrong, so she decided not to take anything even though she would probably never get caught.
What is this an example of?

a)

Superego

b)

Ego

c)

Dishonesty

d)

Id

7.

Lucas really hates his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, but when he sees him at the basketball court he pretends they are bros. 

a)

reaction formation

b)

denial

c)

displacement

d)

projection

8.

Which defense mechanism involves redirecting emotions to a substitute target?

a)

Displacement

b)

Projection

c)

Rationalization

d)

Sublimation

9.

What is the defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts?

a)

Denial

b)

Repression

c)

Regression

d)

Reaction Formation

10.

When someone attributes their own unacceptable thoughts to others, which defense mechanism are they using?

a)

Projection

b)

Displacement

c)

Sublimation

d)

Rationalization

11.

Which defense mechanism involves justifying behaviors by substituting acceptable reasons for less-acceptable real reasons?

a)

Rationalization

b)

Denial

c)

Projection

d)

Repression

12.

What is it called when a person reverts to an earlier stage of development in response to stress?

a)

Regression

b)

Repression

c)

Denial

d)

Sublimation

13.

Which defense mechanism involves channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities?

a)

Sublimation

b)

Projection

c)

Displacement

d)

Denial

14.

What is the term for unconsciously blocking unpleasant emotions, impulses, or memories from consciousness?

a)

Repression

b)

Denial

c)

Rationalization

d)

Displacement

15.

Which defense mechanism involves overemphasizing the opposite of what one feels?

a)

Reaction Formation

b)

Projection

c)

Sublimation

d)

Regression