Week 5 Chapter 8: Defense Mechanisms in Psychology
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What defense mechanism involves seeking support from others during stressful times?

  • Affiliation (correct)
  • Altruism
  • Sublimation
  • Anticipation

Which coping strategy involves planning for possible future events and their implications?

  • Altruism
  • Sublimation
  • Idealization
  • Anticipation (correct)

Which of the following is an example of sublimation?

  • Making a punching bag for exercise (correct)
  • Volunteering at a homeless shelter
  • Planning for retirement
  • Ignoring unpleasant facts

What does altruism involve in the context of coping with stress?

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Which defense mechanism might lead a person to disregard or deny unpleasant realities?

<p>Immature defenses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents the concept of idealization?

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Which behavior is characteristic of a person using immature defenses?

<p>Acting impulsively when unhappy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of dissociation in dealing with emotional conflict?

<p>A breakdown in integrated consciousness and perception (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes isolation as a coping mechanism?

<p>Separation of ideas from their associated feelings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mature defense mechanism?

<p>Binge eating during stress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In passive aggression, how does an individual typically respond to stressors?

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Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable feelings to others?

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What does rationalization typically involve when dealing with emotional issues?

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How does splitting affect an individual's self-image and perceptions of others?

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Which of the following describes a potential benefit of passive aggression?

<p>Offers a means for assertiveness in subordinate positions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of projection as a defense mechanism?

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What does idealization involve in the context of emotional conflict?

<p>Attributing exaggerated positive qualities to others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does pseudo-altruism manifest in response to emotional conflict?

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In which defense mechanism does an individual substitute unacceptable feelings with opposite behaviors?

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Which of the following best describes the defense mechanism of undoing?

<p>Performing actions to symbolically negate unacceptable thoughts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does acting out involve in the context of emotional stress?

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What is the primary characteristic of autistic fantasy as a defense mechanism?

<p>Excessive daydreaming as a substitute for real relationships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is denial defined among defense mechanisms?

<p>Refusing to recognize painful aspects of reality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does displacement involve as a defense mechanism?

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Idealization

Dealing with stress by exaggerating the positive qualities of others.

Pseudo-altruism

Addressing stress by dedicating oneself to meeting others' needs, often receiving satisfaction from their reactions.

Reaction formation

Handling stress by behaving, thinking, or feeling the opposite of one's true emotions, often combined with repression.

Undoing

Managing stress by trying to undo or symbolically compensate for unacceptable thoughts or actions.

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Acting out

Responding to stress through actions rather than reflection or feelings.

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Autistic fantasy

Coping with stress by escaping into daydreams as a substitute for real relationships and problem-solving.

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Denial

Dealing with stress by refusing to acknowledge painful realities or experiences.

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Devaluation

Managing stress by attributing exaggerated negative qualities to oneself or others.

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Isolation

A defense mechanism where a person separates their thoughts and feelings from a situation or event. They may remember the details without feeling the associated emotions.

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Passive Aggression

A defense mechanism where a person deals with stress by expressing aggression indirectly and passively. They may resist or resent others without directly confronting them.

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Projection

A defense mechanism where a person attributes their own unacceptable feelings or thoughts to someone else.

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Rationalization

A defense mechanism where a person provides logical and rational explanations for their actions or feelings, even if they are not the real reasons.

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Splitting

A defense mechanism where a person struggles to integrate positive and negative aspects of themselves or others, resulting in a black and white view.

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Dissociation

A defense mechanism where an individual experiences a disruption in consciousness, memory, or identity to cope with stress. This often involves a detachment from reality.

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Unconscious Mind

The unconscious mind is a reservoir of thoughts, feelings, and memories that are not directly accessible to awareness. These experiences can influence behavior and emotions.

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Defense Mechanisms

Defense mechanisms are unconscious strategies used to protect the ego from anxiety and stress. They can distort reality or reduce emotional discomfort.

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Affiliation

Turning to others for support, emotional or practical, during challenging situations.

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Altruism

Dealing with stress by dedicating yourself to helping others.

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Anticipation

Managing stress by realistically planning for anticipated future events and potential consequences, focusing on practical solutions.

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Sublimation

Expressing unacceptable impulses in a socially acceptable way.

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Study Notes

Defense Mechanisms

  • Idealization: Exaggerated positive qualities are attributed to others to cope with emotional conflict or stress.
  • Pseudo-altruism: Meeting the needs of others to deal with internal or external stressors, gaining vicarious or responsive gratification.
  • Reaction formation: Unacceptable thoughts/feelings are replaced with their opposite. Typically occurs along with repression.
  • Undoing: Actions or words to negate or symbolically atone for unacceptable thoughts/feelings/actions.
  • Acting out: Dealing with conflict through actions rather than reflection or feelings. Broader than transference examples in therapy.
  • Autistic fantasy: Intense daydreaming as a substitute for real-life relationships or problem-solving.
  • Denial: Refusal to acknowledge a painful aspect of reality, whether external or internal. Gross denial is significant impairment in reality testing.
  • Devaluation: Exaggerated negative qualities attributed to self or others.
  • Displacement: Transferring feelings/responses, usually from a threatening object to a less threatening one.
  • Dissociation: Breakdown in integrated functions of consciousness, memory, perception, self, or sensory/motor behavior.
  • Isolation: Separation of ideas from feelings, leading to a loss of connection.

Additional Defense Mechanisms

  • Passive aggression: Indirect expression of aggression through unassertive, often seemingly compliant, behavior.
  • Projection: Attributing one's own unacceptable feelings/impulses to others.
  • Rationalization: Creating plausible explanations for unacceptable behaviors or feelings, concealing true motivations.
  • Splitting: Compartmentalizing opposite affect/states, unable to integrate positive and negative qualities of oneself or others.
  • Affiliation: Seeking support and connection with others.
  • Altruism: Dealing with stressors through dedication to helping others.
  • Anticipation: Addressing stressors by realistically planning for future events and considering their associated feelings and consequences.
  • Sublimation: Channeling impulses into acceptable and socially productive activities.

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Explore various defense mechanisms used to cope with emotional conflicts and stress. This quiz covers concepts such as idealization, denial, and acting out, providing insight into the complexities of human behavior. Test your understanding of these psychological strategies.

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