WorksheetsDefense Mechanisms Quiz
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 3mins
What are defense mechanisms?
Strategies people use to cope with strong emotions
Physical barriers to protect the body
Methods for improving memory
Techniques for learning new skills
Imagine you are feeling angry but decide to channel that anger into creating art. Which category of defense mechanism does this represent?
Helpful: Sublimation
Short-term relief: Denial
Long-term: Avoidance
Short-term relief: Projection
Which defense mechanism involves taking your feelings out on someone other than the person who hurt you?
Displacement
Sublimation
Denial
Projection
If someone refuses to face a feeling they do not want to accept, which defense mechanism are they using?
Denial
Displacement
Projection
Sublimation
Harry tells everyone that his little sister is really upset about the divorce, even though he is the one feeling upset. What defense mechanism does this represent?
Projection
Denial
Displacement
Sublimation
Why might the need to "do something that matters and be valued for achievements" be considered an emotional need?
Because it affects a person's feelings and sense of well-being
Because it affects a person's physical health
Because it affects a person's ability to earn money
Because it affects a person's knowledge
