Questions and Answers
What is the defense mechanism demonstrated when 'your boss yelled at you, you yelled at your friend, your friend yelled at his wife, his wife spanked the kid, and the kid kicked the dog'?
What defense mechanism is displayed in this scenario: 'Stop asking me! I don't want any more ice cream cake. I think you want more ice cream'?
Projection
What defense mechanism is exemplified when Joshua quits college to 'pursue something worthwhile' after a bad semester?
Rationalization
What defense mechanism is illustrated by Jim's parents’ statement about his drinking stage being normal?
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What defense mechanism does Diane exhibit when she accuses Sam of being in love with her?
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What is the defense mechanism when Mark constantly complains about pornography but seeks it out?
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What defense mechanism is shown by Chad who teases his kid brother after being bullied by his older brother?
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What defense mechanism does Shane demonstrate by admiring and imitating his abusive cell guard?
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What defense mechanism does Judy demonstrate by becoming captain of her soccer team despite her aggressive nature?
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Study Notes
Defense Mechanisms Summary
- Displacement: Redirecting emotions from one target to another; example: a person's frustration at work causes them to lash out at friends or pets.
- Projection: Attributing one’s own unacceptable feelings to others; example: refusing ice cream while accusing someone else of wanting it.
- Rationalization: Justifying behaviors or feelings with logical reasons, avoiding the true explanation; example: quitting college due to probation under the guise of pursuing “worthwhile” endeavors.
- Denial: Refusing to acknowledge reality or facts; example: parents dismissing their child's repeated DUI offenses as a normal phase.
- Reaction Formation: Expressing the opposite of one’s true feelings; example: an anti-pornography advocate who engages heavily with pornographic content.
- Identification: Adopting the traits of an aggressor; example: a captive admiring and imitating the behavior of his abusive guard.
- Sublimation: Channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities; example: a competitive individual using their aggression in sports.
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