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Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable impulses to others?
Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable impulses to others?
- Projection (correct)
- Rationalization
- Displacement
- Reaction formation
What defense mechanism is characterized by reverting to an earlier stage of development?
What defense mechanism is characterized by reverting to an earlier stage of development?
- Sublimation
- Denial
- Displacement
- Regression (correct)
Which defense mechanism transforms unacceptable impulses into socially valued behaviors?
Which defense mechanism transforms unacceptable impulses into socially valued behaviors?
- Reaction formation
- Sublimation (correct)
- Displacement
- Rationalization
What defense mechanism involves offering seemingly logical reasons to justify unacceptable feelings?
What defense mechanism involves offering seemingly logical reasons to justify unacceptable feelings?
Which defense mechanism involves expressing the opposite of one's true feelings?
Which defense mechanism involves expressing the opposite of one's true feelings?
What is the hallmark of displacement as a defense mechanism?
What is the hallmark of displacement as a defense mechanism?
Which defense mechanism is most closely associated with a refusal to accept reality?
Which defense mechanism is most closely associated with a refusal to accept reality?
A student copes with academic stress by intensely working out; which defense mechanism is exemplified?
A student copes with academic stress by intensely working out; which defense mechanism is exemplified?
What theoretical basis underlies the functionality of all defense mechanisms?
What theoretical basis underlies the functionality of all defense mechanisms?
How does reaction formation differ fundamentally from simple denial?
How does reaction formation differ fundamentally from simple denial?
What role does the ego play in the activation of defense mechanisms?
What role does the ego play in the activation of defense mechanisms?
Which of the following is the least adaptive from a modern psychological perspective?
Which of the following is the least adaptive from a modern psychological perspective?
In psychoanalytic terms, what differentiates sublimation from other defense mechanisms?
In psychoanalytic terms, what differentiates sublimation from other defense mechanisms?
Which primary psychoanalytic structure is most associated with the deployment of defense mechanisms?
Which primary psychoanalytic structure is most associated with the deployment of defense mechanisms?
What is the theoretical relationship between defense mechanisms and psychopathology?
What is the theoretical relationship between defense mechanisms and psychopathology?
According to object relations theory, how might projection manifest differently?
According to object relations theory, how might projection manifest differently?
How does denial fundamentally differ from repression in psychoanalytic contexts?
How does denial fundamentally differ from repression in psychoanalytic contexts?
What distinguishes sublimation from other defense mechanisms in terms of societal function?
What distinguishes sublimation from other defense mechanisms in terms of societal function?
Which statement best characterizes the relationship between defense mechanisms and emotional regulation?
Which statement best characterizes the relationship between defense mechanisms and emotional regulation?
How does the concept of 'splitting' in borderline personality disorder relate to defense mechanisms?
How does the concept of 'splitting' in borderline personality disorder relate to defense mechanisms?
What is a crucial distinction between rationalization and intellectualization as defense mechanisms?
What is a crucial distinction between rationalization and intellectualization as defense mechanisms?
In what way might reaction formation be considered inherently unstable as a defense?
In what way might reaction formation be considered inherently unstable as a defense?
What evolutionary advantage might have originally driven the development of defense mechanisms?
What evolutionary advantage might have originally driven the development of defense mechanisms?
How can projection, as a defense mechanism, directly impact interpersonal relationships?
How can projection, as a defense mechanism, directly impact interpersonal relationships?
Which of the following defense mechanisms relies most heavily on cognitive distortion?
Which of the following defense mechanisms relies most heavily on cognitive distortion?
What is the critical difference between normal coping strategies and defense mechanisms?
What is the critical difference between normal coping strategies and defense mechanisms?
How might a therapist effectively challenge a client's use of rationalization as a primary defense?
How might a therapist effectively challenge a client's use of rationalization as a primary defense?
What long-term psychological risk is most associated with consistent use of denial?
What long-term psychological risk is most associated with consistent use of denial?
How does displacement differ from projection in its effect on interpersonal relationships?
How does displacement differ from projection in its effect on interpersonal relationships?
What might be an adaptive function of regression in specific limited contexts?
What might be an adaptive function of regression in specific limited contexts?
Which defense mechanism is most closely aligned with altruism as a mature adaptation?
Which defense mechanism is most closely aligned with altruism as a mature adaptation?
How does intellectualization manifest as a potential barrier to therapeutic progress?
How does intellectualization manifest as a potential barrier to therapeutic progress?
In psychoanalytic theory, what distinguishes mature from immature defense mechanisms?
In psychoanalytic theory, what distinguishes mature from immature defense mechanisms?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the nuanced application of sublimation?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the nuanced application of sublimation?
What is the primary risk associated with the habitual use of displacement?
What is the primary risk associated with the habitual use of displacement?
How might psychoeducation about defense mechanisms improve therapeutic outcomes?
How might psychoeducation about defense mechanisms improve therapeutic outcomes?
What fundamental ethical consideration arises when a therapist interprets a client's defense mechanisms?
What fundamental ethical consideration arises when a therapist interprets a client's defense mechanisms?
Which contemporary therapeutic approach is most likely to integrate understanding defense mechanisms?
Which contemporary therapeutic approach is most likely to integrate understanding defense mechanisms?
What differentiates reaction formation from mere suppression in managing unacceptable impulses?
What differentiates reaction formation from mere suppression in managing unacceptable impulses?
How might chronic reliance on rationalization impact an individual's moral development?
How might chronic reliance on rationalization impact an individual's moral development?
In what specific context might regression be considered an adaptive, rather than maladaptive, response?
In what specific context might regression be considered an adaptive, rather than maladaptive, response?
Which nuanced distinction separates displacement from generalized anxiety disorder?
Which nuanced distinction separates displacement from generalized anxiety disorder?
How does the effectiveness of sublimation vary across differing societal values and norms?
How does the effectiveness of sublimation vary across differing societal values and norms?
What is the primary challenge in empirically validating the existence of defense mechanisms?
What is the primary challenge in empirically validating the existence of defense mechanisms?
How might consistent reliance on denial in adulthood affect identity formation?
How might consistent reliance on denial in adulthood affect identity formation?
In what way does projection, as a defense mechanism, complicate forensic psychological assessments?
In what way does projection, as a defense mechanism, complicate forensic psychological assessments?
What critical ethical consideration arises when interpreting a patient's use of defense mechanisms in therapy?
What critical ethical consideration arises when interpreting a patient's use of defense mechanisms in therapy?
How might the persistent use of displacement manifest in organizational leadership?
How might the persistent use of displacement manifest in organizational leadership?
Which of the following best captures the distinction between mature and immature defense mechanisms?
Which of the following best captures the distinction between mature and immature defense mechanisms?
How can psychoeducation regarding defense mechanisms potentially improve therapeutic outcomes?
How can psychoeducation regarding defense mechanisms potentially improve therapeutic outcomes?
Which contemporary therapeutic approach most comprehensively integrates an understanding of defense mechanisms?
Which contemporary therapeutic approach most comprehensively integrates an understanding of defense mechanisms?
How might over-reliance on intellectualization impede progress in psychotherapy?
How might over-reliance on intellectualization impede progress in psychotherapy?
In the context of addiction, how might rationalization serve as a barrier to recovery?
In the context of addiction, how might rationalization serve as a barrier to recovery?
How does reaction formation inherently risk instability as a defense mechanism?
How does reaction formation inherently risk instability as a defense mechanism?
How can projection, as a defense, impact therapeutic relationships?
How can projection, as a defense, impact therapeutic relationships?
Which scenario illustrates the sophisticated application of sublimation?
Which scenario illustrates the sophisticated application of sublimation?
What is the primary long-term psychological risk associated with consistent reliance on denial?
What is the primary long-term psychological risk associated with consistent reliance on denial?
How can a therapist challenge the client's rationalization as a defense?
How can a therapist challenge the client's rationalization as a defense?
How does consistent use of rationalization affect personal growth?
How does consistent use of rationalization affect personal growth?
In the context of grief, how does denial manifest as a defense?
In the context of grief, how does denial manifest as a defense?
What differentiates displacement from other defense mechanisms in interpersonal relationships?
What differentiates displacement from other defense mechanisms in interpersonal relationships?
Which defense mechanism relies most on cognitive distortion?
Which defense mechanism relies most on cognitive distortion?
How may reaction formation create interpersonal tension?
How may reaction formation create interpersonal tension?
Why is understanding defense mechanisms essential in psychotherapy?
Why is understanding defense mechanisms essential in psychotherapy?
How does sublimation influence personal growth?
How does sublimation influence personal growth?
How may displacement complicate workplace dynamics?
How may displacement complicate workplace dynamics?
How defense mechanisms interplay within personality disorders?
How defense mechanisms interplay within personality disorders?
What is the role of emotional awareness in decreasing ineffective implementations?
What is the role of emotional awareness in decreasing ineffective implementations?
What conditions are necessary for therapy to be effective?
What conditions are necessary for therapy to be effective?
Which of the approaches is effective in coping strategies?
Which of the approaches is effective in coping strategies?
How is projective identification different than projection?
How is projective identification different than projection?
How may regression enhance resilience?
How may regression enhance resilience?
In what way does therapy tackle mature defenses?
In what way does therapy tackle mature defenses?
Regarding displacement, how may it undermine trust?
Regarding displacement, how may it undermine trust?
How does acting out differ from defense mechanisms?
How does acting out differ from defense mechanisms?
Which reflects a basic defense mechanism element?
Which reflects a basic defense mechanism element?
Concerning personal anxiety, how do defense mechanisms function?
Concerning personal anxiety, how do defense mechanisms function?
Flashcards
Defense Mechanism
Defense Mechanism
An unconscious psychological strategy to avoid anxiety-provoking thoughts or feelings.
Regression
Regression
Retreating to a more infantile stage where some psychic energy remains fixated.
Reaction Formation
Reaction Formation
Transforming unacceptable impulses into their opposites.
Projection
Projection
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Rationalization
Rationalization
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Displacement
Displacement
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Sublimation
Sublimation
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Denial
Denial
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Study Notes
- Defense mechanisms are unconscious processes employed to avoid anxiety-arousing thoughts or feelings.
Regression
- Regression is retreating to an earlier psychosexual stage where some psychic energy remains fixated.
- Wanting to go to his grandma's house to play cards and eat her chocolate chip cookies represents regression.
Reaction formation
- Reaction formation is switching unacceptable impulses into their opposites.
- Making a big show of expressing indifference about being on "the stupid soccer team" exemplifies reaction formation.
Projection
- Projection disguises one's own threatening impulses by attributing them to others.
- Talking a lot about how mad his parent is at the coach demonstrates projection.
Rationalization
- Rationalization offers self-justifying explanations in place of the real, more threatening unconscious reasons.
- Explaining that he wasn't working very hard in the tryouts and could have made the team if he really wanted to is rationalization.
Displacement
- Displacement involves shifting sexual or aggressive impulses toward a more acceptable or less threatening object.
- Yelling at his little brother for no real reason illustrates displacement.
Sublimation
- Sublimation involves transferring unacceptable impulses into socially valued motives.
- Deciding to join the cross-country running team exemplifies sublimation.
Denial
- Denial involves refusing to believe or even perceive painful realities.
- Insisting that there was an error on the team list represents denial.
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