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What defense mechanism is demonstrated by a mother who resents the attention her child needs but is extremely protective?
What is the defense mechanism when an individual responds with disbelief to the news of a friend's death?
Denial
What defense mechanism is exhibited by an aggressive young man who becomes a boxer?
Sublimation
What defense mechanism is shown by a young man who experiences little academic success but becomes a football hero?
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What defense mechanism is illustrated by a young sister who emulates her older sister's hairstyle and speech?
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What defense mechanism is at play when a student claims that a teacher doesn't like them?
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What defense mechanism is demonstrated by a woman who angrily slams the phone after talking with her mother?
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What defense mechanism is displayed by a sick man who calls his mother for comfort?
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What defense mechanism is used by a woman who breaks her diet to avoid disappointing her hostess?
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What defense mechanism is illustrated by a woman who uses her maiden name when meeting a new acquaintance despite being unhappy in her marriage?
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What defense mechanism is seen when someone sets aside an argument to deal with later?
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What defense mechanism is employed by a mother who spanks her child in anger but later surprises them with a toy?
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What defense mechanism is demonstrated by a boy hitting a punching bag in anger after receiving a lower grade than expected?
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What defense mechanism is exhibited by a woman who insists her parakeet is just sleeping despite it not moving?
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What defense mechanism is shown by a man who rationalizes being late to shopping with various excuses?
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What defense mechanism is exhibited by Steve, who blames the quarterback after fumbling during a game?
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What defense mechanism is illustrated by Rhoda, who discusses her past abuse without emotion?
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What defense mechanism does John exhibit when he develops chest pain after acquiring gambling debts?
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What defense mechanism does a woman use when unconsciously fulfilling her husband's demands while feeling angry?
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What defense mechanism does Jody demonstrate by heavily applying makeup to distract from her prominent nose?
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What defense mechanism does Jason use when imagining being rich and famous despite his impoverished background?
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What defense mechanism does Peter exhibit by throwing a tantrum for delayed pain medication?
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What defense mechanism does Tony demonstrate by enrolling in art classes instead of acting on urges?
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What defense mechanism does Al employ by donating to charities despite earning money illegally?
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What defense mechanism does Carl show by acting like a school bully he's threatened by?
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What defense mechanism is displayed by Mrs.A, who believes a size 6 dress is right for her despite being full-figured?
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What defense mechanism is illustrated by Michael, who forgets to bring home his report card with two failures?
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Study Notes
Defense Mechanisms
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Reaction Formation: A protective mother, while resenting the attention her child demands, overcompensates by being excessively caring.
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Denial: An individual refuses to accept the reality of a friend's death by claiming, "There's been a mistake. I don't believe it."
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Sublimation: An aggressive young man channels his anger into becoming a boxer, turning negative energy into a constructive outlet.
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Compensation: A young man struggling academically finds self-worth by excelling as a football hero, balancing his perceived inadequacies with success in sports.
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Identification: A younger sister mimics her older sister’s hairstyle and speech, enhancing her self-esteem through association.
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Projection: A student who dislikes their teacher projects feelings of inadequacy, claiming, "She never liked me," to deflect responsibility.
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Displacement: After an argument with her mother, a woman takes out her frustration on an inanimate object, referring to the phone as "stupid."
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Regression: A 40-year-old man, feeling unwell with the flu, reverts to childlike behavior by curling up in bed and seeking comfort from his mother.
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Rationalization: A woman justifies abandoning her diet by stating that the hostess would be disappointed if she didn't eat the dessert made for her.
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Repression: Unhappiness with her husband leads a woman to unconsciously use her maiden name when meeting someone new, blocking painful thoughts.
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Suppression: After an argument, Kathleen consciously decides to set aside her thoughts about it for later, avoiding immediate emotional confrontation.
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Restitution/Undoing: Following an angry outburst towards her child, a mother attempts to make amends by surprising them with a new toy.
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Displacement: Feeling frustrated about a 'C' grade, Donald displaces his anger onto a punching bag at the gym.
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Denial: Sybil dismisses the possible death of her parakeet by convincing herself it is merely sleeping.
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Rationalization: Frank provides excuses for being late to help his mother, attempting to justify his behavior instead of addressing the root cause.
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Projection: After fumbling a football play, Steve deflects blame onto the quarterback, suggesting he should have called a better play.
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Dissociation: Rhoda discusses her childhood abuse without emotional response, indicating a detachment from painful memories.
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Conversion: John experiences severe chest pain, a physical manifestation of his overwhelming gambling debts, leading him to seek hospitalization.
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Reaction Formation: Mildred serves her demanding husband excessively, masking her underlying resentment after years of oppressive relationships.
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Compensation: Jody focuses on enhancing her physical appearance to offset her insecurity about her prominent nose.
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Fantasy: Jason, despite growing up in poverty, imagines a life of wealth and fame as an escape from reality.
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Regression: Peter, hospitalized at 24, displays childlike behavior when experiencing a delay in pain medication.
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Sublimation: Tony channels his voyeuristic urges into artistic expression by drawing nude models instead of acting on them.
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Restitution/Undoing: Al, who gained wealth through illegal means, emotionally balances his actions by donating to local charities.
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Introjection: Carl, feeling threatened by a school bully, starts adopting similar aggressive behaviors to cope with his fear.
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Denial: Mrs. A insists a size 6 dress is suitable for her despite being full-figured, avoiding acceptance of her size.
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Repression: Michael neglects to bring home his report card with failing grades, indicating an unconscious effort to avoid confronting failure.
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Test your knowledge of psychological defense mechanisms with these flashcards. Each card presents a scenario that illustrates a specific defense mechanism, encouraging you to recognize and define them accurately. These examples will help you understand how these mechanisms manifest in everyday situations.
