Defense mechanisms are unconscious behaviors that an individual might use to cope with an uncomfortable situation or problem.

What is an attempt to justify actions with an excuse instead of admitting failure or error?

When a person displace blame and/or responsibility for their actions or thoughts onto another person.

What does involuntarily pushing thoughts of a traumatic situation out of your mind mean?

When you are compassionate towards another person, you are demonstrating

When a person try to compensate for their weaknesses by developing strengths in other areas?

This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "Mae always fights with her mom. Instead of working on her relationship with her mom, she goes out with her best friend and ignores her mom's messages."

Putting someone down and making them feel terrible when you really feel bad about yourself is an example of which defense mechanism?

The feeling of shame or regret

Reverting back to immature behavior from an earlier stage of development

What is it called when someone refuses to accept reality?

What defense mechanism is this situation a good example of? "It's okay to post hurtful comments online because everyone does it."

Not throwing away the leash and collar of your dog after it died because you hope it will come back is an example of which defense mechanism?

This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "Stomping your feet and slamming the door to your room after arguing with your parents."

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

Deep breathing, meditation, and muscle relaxation are all excellent ways to do this.

The girl who was not invited to the school dance told her friends that she wouldn't have attended if they had invited her. She said her teachers had assigned more homework than usual and she was simply too busy for any insignificant social function.

Retreat to an earlier time that seems less threatening and requires less responsibility?

Intentionally avoiding thoughts of an unpleasant emotion.