Defense Mechanisms in Psychoanalysis

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What is the primary motivation behind an individual's use of projection as a defense mechanism?

To conceal a disliked aspect of their own personality (correct)

To avoid feelings of guilt associated with a particular attribute

To empathize with others who possess a similar attribute

To develop a sense of superiority over others

What is the ultimate consequence of the ego's prolonged efforts to repress unconscious material?

The collapse of the ego and loss of psychological functioning (correct)

The development of a stronger ego

The formation of a new personality trait

The complete elimination of anxiety

What is the primary function of fantasy as a defense mechanism?

To temporarily escape from stressful situations (correct)

To develop a sense of self-awareness

To suppress emotions and feelings

To confront and resolve unconscious conflicts

What is the result of the ego's continued use of defense mechanisms to avoid anxiety?

A weakening of the ego Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of neurosis?

A maladaptive behavior that serves as a protection against unconscious material Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between neurosis and psychosis?

Neurosis involves a weakening of the ego, while psychosis involves a complete collapse of the ego Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the ego's attempt to avoid anxiety through the use of defense mechanisms?

A temporary relief from anxiety Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the ego's use of defense mechanisms?

To avoid feelings of anxiety and discomfort Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the employment of defense mechanisms according to Sigmund Freud?

To repress anxious realities into the unconscious mind Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves redirecting an unacceptable wish into a more acceptable outlet?

Sublimation Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the ego's use of defense mechanisms?

The reality of the anxiety is distorted or denied Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between repression and denial?

Repression involves the removal of the anxiety from memory, while denial involves the removal of attention from the anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of sublimation?

A person who has a desire to engage in car chases joins the traffic division of the local police force Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the defense mechanism of projection?

To attribute one's own unacceptable desires to someone else Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the ego's use of defense mechanisms, according to Freud?

The anxiety is avoided, but at the cost of distorting reality Signup and view all the answers

Defense Mechanisms in Psychoanalysis

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