Defense Mechanisms Quiz

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What does the defense mechanism of introjection primarily involve?

  • Accepting traumatic experiences as part of oneself.
  • Projecting one's feelings onto another person.
  • Ignoring unpleasant thoughts or feelings.
  • Adopting the qualities of others to avoid anxiety. (correct)

Which defense mechanism involves a person attempting to reverse or negate unacceptable thoughts or behaviors?

  • Isolation
  • Undoing (correct)
  • Introjection
  • Suppression

When an individual separates themselves emotionally from a distressing event, which mechanism are they employing?

  • Isolation (correct)
  • Suppression
  • Undoing
  • Introjection

What characterizes the defense mechanism of suppression?

<p>Voluntarily pushing unpleasant thoughts out of conscious awareness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of isolation in defense mechanisms?

<p>Discussing a traumatic event without showing any emotions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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