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Defense Mechanisms Quiz

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are defense mechanisms?

a)

Strategies people use to cope with strong emotions

b)

Physical barriers to protect the body

c)

Methods for improving memory

d)

Techniques for learning new skills

2.

Imagine you are feeling angry but decide to channel that anger into creating art. Which category of defense mechanism does this represent?

a)

Helpful: Sublimation

b)

Short-term relief: Denial

c)

Long-term: Avoidance

d)

Short-term relief: Projection

3.

Which defense mechanism involves taking your feelings out on someone other than the person who hurt you?

a)

Displacement

b)

Sublimation

c)

Denial

d)

Projection

4.

If someone refuses to face a feeling they do not want to accept, which defense mechanism are they using?

a)

Denial

b)

Displacement

c)

Projection

d)

Sublimation

5.

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?

a)

Projection

b)

Denial

c)

Displacement

d)

Sublimation

6.

Why might the need to "do something that matters and be valued for achievements" be considered an emotional need?

a)

Because it affects a person's feelings and sense of well-being

b)

Because it affects a person's physical health

c)

Because it affects a person's ability to earn money

d)

Because it affects a person's knowledge