Psychology: Defence Mechanisms Quiz

What is the main difference between conscious coping strategies and defence mechanisms?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a defence mechanism?

Which defence mechanism is characterized by viewing some people as 'all bad' and others as 'all good'?

What is the primary function of defence mechanisms?

Which of the following is an example of a mature defence mechanism?

What is the relationship between the level of maturity of a defence mechanism and its effectiveness in resolving psychological problems?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an adaptive defence mechanism?

Which defence mechanism is characterized by diverting unacceptable impulses towards a less threatening target?

Which of the following defence mechanisms is most closely associated with borderline personality disorder?

Which defence mechanism involves keeping unacceptable wishes or impulses out of conscious awareness?

Which type of factors are considered to be protective in the context of psychological problems in children?

What do maintaining factors do in relation to psychological problems?

Which of the following is a personal predisposing factor for psychological problems?

How do psychological predisposing factors manifest in children?

Which statement correctly describes risk factors for developing psychological problems?

Twin and adoption studies reveal that psychological characteristics are mostly attributed to which factor?

What role do contextual factors play in the development of psychological problems in children?

What do predisposing factors consist of in the context of psychological problems?

What type of factors contribute to the development of psychological problems?

Which of the following is a personal maintaining factor that could influence psychological problems?

Which factor is considered a contextual protective factor for psychological problems?

What role do genetic vulnerabilities play in psychological problems?

An example of a predisposing contextual factor for psychological issues is:

What psychological factor might be considered a personal protective factor?

Which of the following is a predisposing biological factor?

Which factor is NOT a contextual maintaining factor?

Which psychological characteristic could predispose an individual to developing psychological problems?

What type of parenting is associated with protective factors for psychological problems?

Acute life stressors can include which of the following?

Which of the following factors is NOT typically involved in the aetiology of psychological problems?

What is an effect of prenatal intrauterine adversities?

Which of the following infections can be transmitted from the mother to the fetus?

What is a common characteristic of infants born in a hazardous intrauterine environment?

How does pre-natal brain damage typically affect a child's development?

What factor can influence the severity of cognitive impairment from childhood head injuries?

What does the Apgar score assess in newborns?

Which type of temperament is associated with a risk of developing psychological difficulties?

What impact can chronic illnesses have on children and their families?

In what way can difficult temperament children achieve better adjustment?

Which group of children is classified as 'slow to warm up'?

What typically influences the consequences of a severe head injury in children?

What factor is NOT considered when evaluating the effects of prematurity on infants?

What does a low Apgar score typically indicate for an infant?

How do easy temperament children generally respond to new situations?

How can cultural insensitivity of service agencies affect children's psychological issues?

What is a likely consequence when parents reject the treatment team's formulation?

Which type of factors differentiate between the onset of psychological problems?

Which is an example of a precipitating factor for children's psychological problems?

Different professionals having conflicting treatment plans can lead to what outcome?

What may contribute to a child's gradual onset of psychological difficulties?

Which statement about maintaining factors in children's psychological issues is true?

Which of the following can be considered a predisposing factor for psychological problems in children?

Which defense mechanism involves substituting unacceptable behaviors with their opposite?

What is the primary goal of using rationalization as a defense mechanism?

How does splitting function as a defense mechanism?

Which defense mechanism involves excessively daydreaming instead of problem-solving?

What characterizes the defense mechanism of denial?

In projective identification, how are unacceptable impulses expressed?

The mechanism of devaluation involves attributing which characteristics?

What is a defining characteristic of psychotic distortion as a defense?

Apathetic withdrawal is characterized by which behavior?

What role does monitoring play in managing conflict-related emotions?

The use of undoing helps individuals cope with unacceptable impulses by:

How does idealization function as a defense mechanism?

What does excessive abstract thinking usually indicate in relation to emotional discomfort?

Which personality trait is associated with a predisposition to anxiety and mood disorders in childhood?

What is a significant factor that can maintain psychological problems at a biological level?

How can limited cognitive ability be related to psychological disorders?

Which belief could contribute to maintaining a child's psychological problems?

What consequence can a low self-efficacy belief lead to in children?

High impulsivity in children can render them vulnerable to what kind of problems?

Which characteristic is least likely to be considered a maintaining factor for psychological disorders?

What psychological phenomenon is commonly associated with the belief that efforts will not lead to success?

What is often a result of children's negative self-evaluative beliefs?

What term describes the belief that one has little control over life outcomes?

What impact does positive feedback for successes have on children?

Which psychological maintaining factor is particularly linked to anxiety and depressive disorders?

What behavioral issue can be linked to a depressive attributional style in children?

Which external factor is known to affect children's self-efficacy according to feedback?

What is a secure attachment indicated by in a child's behavior?

Which attachment style is characterized by a child who is clingy and struggles to derive comfort from parents?

What type of parenting is associated with children developing autonomy and confidence?

What does John Bowlby suggest is elicited in children aged 6 months to 3 years when they face danger?

What is a common correlate of disorganized attachment in children?

What did Mary Ainsworth's research help to identify regarding attachment?

Which attachment style is characterized by parents being intermittently available?

What role do internal working models play in relationships?

Which of the following parenting styles is likely to lead to children feeling insecure?

How does the parenting style characterized as authoritative influence children's conflict management skills?

What is the role of play materials and intellectual stimulation in child development?

What type of attachment behavior is observed in children with an avoidant attachment style?

What parenting characteristic is associated with disorganized attachment in children?

What impact does a responsive parenting style have on children's emotional development?

What is a characteristic of learned optimism?

How can aggressive parenting impact children's behavior?

What is a potential consequence of a hostile attributional bias in children?

What type of coping strategy is most appropriate for uncontrollable stresses like bereavement?

Which of the following describes a dysfunctional coping strategy?

What happens when avoidant coping strategies are used long-term?

What are dysfunctional emotion-focused coping strategies likely to include?

What is a common characteristic of functional coping strategies?

How can psychological disengagement from a stressful situation become dysfunctional?

What function do coping strategies serve according to the content?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dysfunctional coping strategies?

Which factor is mentioned as maintaining persistent aggression problems in children?

Which of the following coping strategies might be appropriate for handling stressful examination situations?

What is a potential outcome of using dysfunctional coping strategies in the long term?

What type of stress may arise from issues like parental unemployment or serious illness?

How does a supportive work environment help parents?

Which factor can maintain children's psychological problems due to inadequate schooling?

What is a consequence of low social support for children and parents?

What type of peer influence can exacerbate children's psychological issues?

What may happen when families have not previously coped with similar problems?

What may happen when parents are not responsive to their children's needs?

What is a common effect of excessive workloads in work contexts?

Which community problem can contribute to children's psychological challenges?

Which behavior might indicate a child has an insecure attachment style?

What is a hallmark of coercive interaction patterns between parents and children?

What can result from a child's denial of psychological problems?

Which characteristic of a work environment is linked to increased stress?

Which type of parenting style may lead to coercive interactions?

What is expressed emotion (EE) in the context of parental responses?

What impact does lack of supportive relationships in the workplace have on stress?

How can parental emotional over-involvement affect children?

What effect does social disadvantage have on families?

What could result from a disengaged parent-child relationship?

Which work-related factor may contribute to role strain for women?

What is a potential effect of inconsistent discipline from parents?

How does community violence relate to children's psychological difficulties?

How do confused communication patterns primarily impact children?

What is one outcome of parents withdrawing during negative interactions?

What behavior might a child show if they have conduct problems?

What can psychological difficulties in children be associated with?

What is a consequence of unclear communication from parents?

Which behavior may children exhibit when separation is anticipated?

What is the impact of an authoritarian parenting style characterized by warmth but control?

What problem is most associated with children of permissive parents who lack discipline?

What did Ferguson's meta-analysis conclude about corporal punishment?

Which factor increases the likelihood of children developing psychological difficulties?

What effect does marital discord generally have on children?

What is a common emotional response of children in families with severe marital discord?

What did Straus et al. find regarding the association between spanking and behavior?

Which parenting style is most likely to provide a secure attachment for children?

How does exposure to parental conflicts affect children's sense of safety?

What is the relationship between parenting styles and the development of social support networks in children?

What consequent psychological issues can arise from neglectful parenting?

What effect does having children generally have on marital satisfaction?

What role does parental modeling play in a child's psychological development?

What is a significant factor that may predispose children to developing psychological problems?

Which early life stress is considered a major risk factor for later psychological issues?

How does the presence of deviant siblings affect children's psychological development?

How does having older siblings with conduct problems influence younger siblings?

Which of the following factors is NOT predictive of child adjustment according to the content?

What type of environment may lead to the best adjustment for children following a divorce?

Which of the following is a consequence of institutional upbringing?

What is an example of inadvertent reinforcement in a family setting?

Which factor may contribute to psychological problems in children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds?

What type of attachment may contribute to the maintenance of a child's psychological problems?

What are common characteristics of chaotic family systems?

Which behavioral issues can result from child abuse?

Which of the following is a possible effect of deviant siblings on younger children?

What contributes to a child's psychological problems once they are developed?

What is a potential influence of parental adjustment problems on children?

What type of communication patterns may maintain some psychological problems in children?

What is a potential effect of triangulation on children?

What does overt triangulation involve?

How does father absence relate to conduct disorders in children?

How does parental misunderstanding of child behavior affect their interaction?

In families with high conflict, what type of triangulation commonly occurs?

What is a characteristic of covert triangulation?

Which of the following parental factors may lead to problem-maintaining patterns?

What outcome is linked to higher levels of father involvement?

How can inaccurate knowledge of child development affect parenting?

What is a common effect of insecure parental attachments?

What is a significant predictor of successful therapy outcomes?

Which characteristic may hinder effective emotional regulation in parents?

What emotional states may result from triangulation patterns?