Defense Mechanisms in Psychology
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What is the defense mechanism where an urge is expressed in a more socially acceptable form?

  • Sublimation (correct)
  • Reaction Formation
  • Rationalization
  • Projection
  • Which defense mechanism involves making excuses to justify behavior?

  • Idealization
  • Rationalization (correct)
  • Reaction Formation
  • Sublimation
  • What is the defense mechanism where a suppressed urge is expressed in the opposite behavior that is more in line with the norm?

  • Projection
  • Rationalization
  • Reaction Formation (correct)
  • Sublimation
  • Which defense mechanism involves attributing perfection to others to avoid negative feelings?

    <p>Idealization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the feeling of having unlimited power and influence?

    <p>Omnipotence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which defense mechanism involves separating thoughts from accompanying feelings to prevent emotional upheaval?

    <p>Isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defense mechanism is characterized by adopting feelings or behaviors that are opposite of one's true feelings?

    <p>Reaction Formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defense mechanism in which an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else?

    <p>Projection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of returning to an earlier stage of development, often in response to stress or anxiety?

    <p>Regression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?

    <p>Submissive and clinging behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of providing logical reasons to justify unacceptable behavior?

    <p>Rationalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for becoming fixated on a particular stage of development, such as the anal stage?

    <p>Anal Fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An individual with Histrionic Personality Disorder is likely to exhibit which of the following behaviors?

    <p>Inappropriately seductive or provocative behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

    <p>Belief in being 'special' and unique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Histrionic Personality Disorder, individuals may exhibit which of the following emotional patterns?

    <p>Rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Histrionic Personality Disorder?

    <p>Conservative and reserved speech patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder often have which of the following expectations?

    <p>Expecting to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following situations would an individual with Histrionic Personality Disorder likely feel uncomfortable?

    <p>Not being the center of attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

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