6 Questions
Which defense mechanism involves redirecting pent-up emotions towards a less threatening target?
Displacement
What is the defense mechanism that involves creating excuses to justify one's behavior?
Rationalization
Which defense mechanism involves taking an opposite stance to unacceptable impulses to prevent submission?
Reaction Formation
What is the defense mechanism that involves withdrawing from a situation to protect oneself from emotional hurt?
Emotional Insulation
Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unethical desires to others?
Projection
What is the defense mechanism that involves cutting off emotions from a situation to avoid feeling?
Isolation/Intellectualization
Test your understanding of defense mechanisms, including denial, fantasy, projection, and rationalization. Learn how individuals cope with stress, anxiety, and unpleasant realities through these psychological strategies.
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