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WorksheetsFreud Defense Mechanisms
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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.
Projection
Sublimation
Intellectualization
Rationalization
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.
projection
sublimation
repression
regression
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."
Reaction Formation
Compensation
Rationalization
Projection
A stubborn individual who accuses peers of being uncooperative is exhibiting which of the following defense mechanisms?
Identification
Denial
Projection
Reaction formation
Sublimation
This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "It's OK to post hurtful comments online because everyone does it."
Denial
Reaction Formation
Rationalization
Compensation
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?
Superego
Ego
Dishonesty
Id
Lucas really hates his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, but when he sees him at the basketball court he pretends they are bros.
reaction formation
denial
displacement
projection
Which defense mechanism involves redirecting emotions to a substitute target?
Displacement
Projection
Rationalization
Sublimation
What is the defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts?
Denial
Repression
Regression
Reaction Formation
When someone attributes their own unacceptable thoughts to others, which defense mechanism are they using?
Projection
Displacement
Sublimation
Rationalization
Which defense mechanism involves justifying behaviors by substituting acceptable reasons for less-acceptable real reasons?
Rationalization
Denial
Projection
Repression
What is it called when a person reverts to an earlier stage of development in response to stress?
Regression
Repression
Denial
Sublimation
Which defense mechanism involves channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities?
Sublimation
Projection
Displacement
Denial
What is the term for unconsciously blocking unpleasant emotions, impulses, or memories from consciousness?
Repression
Denial
Rationalization
Displacement
Which defense mechanism involves overemphasizing the opposite of what one feels?
Reaction Formation
Projection
Sublimation
Regression
