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Which defense mechanism involves expressing aggression indirectly or passively?
Which defense mechanism involves expressing aggression indirectly or passively?
- Hypochondriasis
- Fantasy
- Passive Aggression (correct)
- Projection
What is the key characteristic of the defense mechanism of displacement?
What is the key characteristic of the defense mechanism of displacement?
- Redirecting thoughts and impulses towards another person or object (correct)
- Expressing aggression indirectly
- Redirecting negative feelings towards oneself
- Losing track of time and person
Which defense mechanism involves a person exaggerating an illness to evade facing reality?
Which defense mechanism involves a person exaggerating an illness to evade facing reality?
- Projection
- Acting Out
- Fantasy
- Hypochondriasis (correct)
What is the primary characteristic of the defense mechanism of dissociation?
What is the primary characteristic of the defense mechanism of dissociation?
Which defense mechanism involves attributing undesired thoughts, feelings, or impulses onto someone else?
Which defense mechanism involves attributing undesired thoughts, feelings, or impulses onto someone else?
In which age group is the defense mechanism of fantasy most commonly seen according to the text?
In which age group is the defense mechanism of fantasy most commonly seen according to the text?
What is the main function of defense mechanisms in the context of mental health?
What is the main function of defense mechanisms in the context of mental health?
Which type of defense mechanism is described as a gross reshaping of external reality to meet internal needs?
Which type of defense mechanism is described as a gross reshaping of external reality to meet internal needs?
According to Sigmund Freud, what is the primary purpose of defense mechanisms?
According to Sigmund Freud, what is the primary purpose of defense mechanisms?
Which level of defense mechanism is characterized by a pathological loose contact with reality perceived by others as insane?
Which level of defense mechanism is characterized by a pathological loose contact with reality perceived by others as insane?
In the context of defense mechanisms, what does 'Delusional Projection' involve?
In the context of defense mechanisms, what does 'Delusional Projection' involve?
Which defense mechanism involves the refusal to accept external reality because it is too threatening?
Which defense mechanism involves the refusal to accept external reality because it is too threatening?
What is the defense mechanism in which a person focuses on the intellectual aspects to avoid unacceptable emotions?
What is the defense mechanism in which a person focuses on the intellectual aspects to avoid unacceptable emotions?
Which defense mechanism involves channeling of unacceptable impulses, thoughts, and emotions into more acceptable ones?
Which defense mechanism involves channeling of unacceptable impulses, thoughts, and emotions into more acceptable ones?
What is the defense mechanism in which a person feels an urge to do or say something, but does or says the opposite?
What is the defense mechanism in which a person feels an urge to do or say something, but does or says the opposite?
Which defense mechanism involves a conscious decision to delay paying attention to an emotion or need?
Which defense mechanism involves a conscious decision to delay paying attention to an emotion or need?
What is the defense mechanism in which a person experiences pleasure and personal satisfaction from doing constructive service to others?
What is the defense mechanism in which a person experiences pleasure and personal satisfaction from doing constructive service to others?
Which defense mechanism involves realistic planning for future discomfort?
Which defense mechanism involves realistic planning for future discomfort?
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Passive Aggression
Passive Aggression
Expressing aggression indirectly or passively.
Displacement
Displacement
Redirecting unacceptable thoughts and impulses to a safer target.
Hypochondriasis
Hypochondriasis
Exaggerating an illness to avoid facing reality.
Dissociation
Dissociation
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Projection
Projection
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Fantasy (as a defense)
Fantasy (as a defense)
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Function of Defense Mechanisms
Function of Defense Mechanisms
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Distortion
Distortion
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Freud's View of Defense Mechanisms
Freud's View of Defense Mechanisms
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Level 1 Pathological Defenses
Level 1 Pathological Defenses
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Delusional Projection
Delusional Projection
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Denial
Denial
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Intellectualization
Intellectualization
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Sublimation
Sublimation
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Reaction Formation
Reaction Formation
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Suppression
Suppression
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Altruism
Altruism
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Anticipation
Anticipation
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