18 Questions
What is the defense mechanism where an urge is expressed in a more socially acceptable form?
Sublimation
Which defense mechanism involves making excuses to justify behavior?
Rationalization
What is the defense mechanism where a suppressed urge is expressed in the opposite behavior that is more in line with the norm?
Reaction Formation
Which defense mechanism involves attributing perfection to others to avoid negative feelings?
Idealization
What is the term for the feeling of having unlimited power and influence?
Omnipotence
Which defense mechanism involves separating thoughts from accompanying feelings to prevent emotional upheaval?
Isolation
What defense mechanism is characterized by adopting feelings or behaviors that are opposite of one's true feelings?
Reaction Formation
What is the defense mechanism in which an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else?
Projection
What is the process of returning to an earlier stage of development, often in response to stress or anxiety?
Regression
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?
Submissive and clinging behavior
What is the process of providing logical reasons to justify unacceptable behavior?
Rationalization
What is the term for becoming fixated on a particular stage of development, such as the anal stage?
Anal Fixation
An individual with Histrionic Personality Disorder is likely to exhibit which of the following behaviors?
Inappropriately seductive or provocative behavior
Which of the following is a characteristic of Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Belief in being 'special' and unique
In Histrionic Personality Disorder, individuals may exhibit which of the following emotional patterns?
Rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Conservative and reserved speech patterns
Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder often have which of the following expectations?
Expecting to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements
In which of the following situations would an individual with Histrionic Personality Disorder likely feel uncomfortable?
Not being the center of attention
This quiz covers different defense mechanisms, including rationalization, reaction formation, and sublimation, which are used to cope with anxiety and stress.
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