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A nursing student becoming a critical care nurse because this is the specialty of an instructor she admires is an example of ____________.
A nursing student becoming a critical care nurse because this is the specialty of an instructor she admires is an example of ____________.
identification
In projection, there is unconscious blaming of unacceptable inclinations or thoughts on an external object, like a man who has thought about a same-gender sexual relationship but never had one, beating a man who is gay. This is an example of ____________.
In projection, there is unconscious blaming of unacceptable inclinations or thoughts on an external object, like a man who has thought about a same-gender sexual relationship but never had one, beating a man who is gay. This is an example of ____________.
projection
When a person shows no emotional expression when discussing a serious car accident, it is an example of ____________.
When a person shows no emotional expression when discussing a serious car accident, it is an example of ____________.
introjection
Excusing own behavior to avoid guilt, responsibility, conflict, anxiety, or loss of self-respect is called ____________.
Excusing own behavior to avoid guilt, responsibility, conflict, anxiety, or loss of self-respect is called ____________.
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In reaction formation, a person acts the opposite of what they think or feel. An example is a woman who never wanted to have children becoming a super-mom. This is an example of ____________.
In reaction formation, a person acts the opposite of what they think or feel. An example is a woman who never wanted to have children becoming a super-mom. This is an example of ____________.
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Moving back to a previous developmental stage in order to feel safe or have needs met is known as ____________.
Moving back to a previous developmental stage in order to feel safe or have needs met is known as ____________.
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Compensation: Overachievement in one area to offset real or perceived deficiencies in another area is an example of an ego defense mechanism called ______
Compensation: Overachievement in one area to offset real or perceived deficiencies in another area is an example of an ego defense mechanism called ______
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Conversion: Expression of an emotional conflict through the development of a physical symptom is a defense mechanism, usually sensorimotor in nature. An example is a teenager developing blindness after being forbidden to see X-rated movies; this is an example of ______
Conversion: Expression of an emotional conflict through the development of a physical symptom is a defense mechanism, usually sensorimotor in nature. An example is a teenager developing blindness after being forbidden to see X-rated movies; this is an example of ______
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Denial: Failure to acknowledge an unbearable condition or admit the reality of a situation is a defense mechanism. An example is waiting 3 days to seek help for severe abdominal pain; this is an example of ______
Denial: Failure to acknowledge an unbearable condition or admit the reality of a situation is a defense mechanism. An example is waiting 3 days to seek help for severe abdominal pain; this is an example of ______
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Displacement: Ventilation of intense feelings toward persons less threatening than the one who aroused those feelings is a defense mechanism. An example is being mad at someone and mistreating a younger sibling; this is an example of ______
Displacement: Ventilation of intense feelings toward persons less threatening than the one who aroused those feelings is a defense mechanism. An example is being mad at someone and mistreating a younger sibling; this is an example of ______
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Dissociation: Dealing with emotional conflict by a temporary alteration in consciousness or identity is a defense mechanism. An example is amnesia that prevents recall of yesterday's auto accident; this is an example of ______
Dissociation: Dealing with emotional conflict by a temporary alteration in consciousness or identity is a defense mechanism. An example is amnesia that prevents recall of yesterday's auto accident; this is an example of ______
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Fixation: Immobilization of a portion of the personality resulting from unsuccessful completion of tasks in a developmental stage is a defense mechanism. An example is an adult remembering nothing of childhood sexual abuse; this is an example of ______
Fixation: Immobilization of a portion of the personality resulting from unsuccessful completion of tasks in a developmental stage is a defense mechanism. An example is an adult remembering nothing of childhood sexual abuse; this is an example of ______
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Study Notes
Defense Mechanisms in Psychology
- Identification: A nursing student becomes a critical care nurse inspired by an admired instructor, illustrating how admiration influences career choices.
- Projection: Unconscious blaming of unacceptable thoughts on an external object, such as a man with same-gender attraction who expresses anger towards gay individuals.
- Emotional Numbing: Lack of emotional expression when discussing traumatic events, like a serious car accident, showcasing avoidance of emotional pain.
- Rationalization: Justifying one's behavior to escape guilt or responsibility, reflecting a need to protect self-respect and avoid conflict.
- Reaction Formation: Acting contrary to one’s true feelings; for example, a woman who initially does not want children becomes overzealous in parenting (super-mom).
- Regression: Reverting to an earlier developmental stage for comfort and safety, demonstrating a temporary escape from current stressors or challenges.
- Compensation: Overachieving in one area to make up for perceived deficiencies in another, showcasing an adaptive mechanism to cope with insecurities.
- Conversion: Manifestation of emotional conflict as a physical symptom; for instance, a teenager becoming blind after restrictions against watching inappropriate content.
- Denial: Inability to acknowledge a distressing reality; an example includes delaying medical help despite severe abdominal pain for three days.
- Displacement: Channeling intense feelings toward safer targets; for instance, mistreating a sibling when angry at a parent or authority figure.
- Dissociation: Temporary alteration in consciousness as a response to emotional conflict, such as experiencing amnesia after a traumatic incident like an accident.
- Fixation: Stagnation at a developmental stage due to unresolved issues, exemplified by an adult's inability to recall childhood trauma, indicating lasting impacts on personality.
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Test your knowledge of ego defense mechanisms with this quiz. Explore concepts like compensation, conversion, and denial through examples that demonstrate how individuals cope with emotional conflicts.
