Defense Mechanisms Quiz
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Which term best describes the maintenance of a desired posture or action for long periods without discomfort?

  • Waxy flexibility (correct)
  • Bradykinesia
  • Agnosia
  • Mimicry
  • Which term refers to the inability to recognize and interpret sensory stimuli?

  • Flat affect
  • Agnosia (correct)
  • Apathy
  • Anterograde amnesia
  • What is the term for the pathological imitation of the posture or action of others?

  • Bradykinesia
  • Confabulation
  • Waxy flexibility (correct)
  • Deja vu
  • What is the defense mechanism that involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to an external object?

    <p>Projection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the gradual deterioration of intellectual functioning resulting in a decreased capacity to perform activities of daily living?

    <p>Dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which defense mechanism involves acting the opposite of what one truly thinks or feels?

    <p>Reaction Formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the pathological repetition of words or phrases?

    <p>Verbigeration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which false belief involves the client denying the existence of self or part of self?

    <p>Nihilistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the shifting of topics from one subject to another in a completely disconnected way?

    <p>Word salad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which defense mechanism involves consciously excluding unacceptable thoughts and feelings from conscious awareness?

    <p>Suppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder fear?

    <p>Rejection, criticism, and fear of separation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?

    <p>Preoccupation with order, control, and perfectionism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior associated with Depressive Personality Disorder?

    <p>Sad, gloomy affect and negative thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do individuals with Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder express their resistance to demands?

    <p>Through procrastination, forgetfulness, and stubbornness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common fear associated with Dependent Personality Disorder?

    <p>Fears of being left alone to care for themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder's approach to tasks?

    <p>Checking and rechecking details with precision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Terms and Definitions

    • Postural Control: Maintenance of a desired posture or action for extended periods without discomfort.
    • Agnosia: Inability to recognize and interpret sensory stimuli, affecting perception.
    • Echolalia: Pathological imitation of the posture or actions of others, often seen in certain psychological conditions.
    • Projection: Defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to an external object.
    • Dementia: Gradual deterioration of intellectual functioning leading to decreased ability to perform daily living activities.
    • Reaction Formation: Defense mechanism involving acting in direct opposition to one's true thoughts or feelings.
    • Palilalia: Pathological repetition of words or phrases, often occurring in neurological conditions.
    • Neglect: False belief where an individual denies the existence of self or parts of self.
    • Loose Associations: Shifting topics from one subject to another in a disconnected manner, often observed in disorganized thinking.
    • Suppression: Defense mechanism of consciously excluding unacceptable thoughts and feelings from awareness.

    Personality Disorders Insights

    • Dependent Personality Disorder: Individuals fear abandonment and struggle with decision-making due to a desire for reassurance and support.
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: Characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control over tasks.
    • Depressive Personality Disorder: Common symptoms include pervasive sadness and a tendency to engage in self-critical behaviors.
    • Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder: Resistance to demands often expressed through procrastination, stubbornness, or intentional inefficiency.

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    Test your knowledge of defense mechanisms with this quiz. Identify the correct terms to complete the definitions of various defense mechanisms.

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