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Which defense mechanism is demonstrated when Mark slams the door of the classroom after failing the exam?
Which defense mechanism is demonstrated when Mark slams the door of the classroom after failing the exam?
- Repression
- Reaction formation
- Displacement (correct)
- Rationalization
What defense mechanism is Jack using when he justifies his failures with socially acceptable reasons instead of the real reasons?
What defense mechanism is Jack using when he justifies his failures with socially acceptable reasons instead of the real reasons?
- Regression
- Rationalization (correct)
- Denial
- Projection
In the example of Lucy dressing in provocative clothes despite fearing she is unattractive, what defense mechanism is being illustrated?
In the example of Lucy dressing in provocative clothes despite fearing she is unattractive, what defense mechanism is being illustrated?
- Displacement
- Repression
- Reaction formation (correct)
- Projection
Which defense mechanism is displayed when Ann begins to suck her thumb after her baby brother is born?
Which defense mechanism is displayed when Ann begins to suck her thumb after her baby brother is born?
What defense mechanism is seen when abusing victims don’t recall events from their childhood?
What defense mechanism is seen when abusing victims don’t recall events from their childhood?
Which defense mechanism is demonstrated by Moe wearing clothes and driving cars associated with teenagers despite being 50 years old?
Which defense mechanism is demonstrated by Moe wearing clothes and driving cars associated with teenagers despite being 50 years old?
When people attribute unwanted impulses and feelings to someone else, they are using which defense mechanism?
When people attribute unwanted impulses and feelings to someone else, they are using which defense mechanism?
Which defense mechanism is exemplified when someone blames another for their own failures?
Which defense mechanism is exemplified when someone blames another for their own failures?
What defense mechanism is used when individuals displace their feelings, usually of hostility, on objects less dangerous than those that initially aroused the emotion?
What defense mechanism is used when individuals displace their feelings, usually of hostility, on objects less dangerous than those that initially aroused the emotion?
When individuals justify their failures with socially acceptable reasons instead of the real reasons, what defense mechanism are they employing?
When individuals justify their failures with socially acceptable reasons instead of the real reasons, what defense mechanism are they employing?
