Psychology Defense Mechanisms Quiz

The process of taking in and adopting behaviors observed in others. It helps individuals integrate new behaviors and develop their own identity.

Transferring negative feelings from one thing to another. It provides a temporary outlet for pent-up emotions.

When displacement leads to positive and socially acceptable outcomes. This allows individuals to channel their energy into productive pursuits.

Mental processes that operate unconsciously to reduce anxiety and protect the ego from threats. They often distort reality.

A defense mechanism that involves pushing anxiety-provoking thoughts, memories, and ideas out of conscious awareness. It can lead to disguised manifestations in dreams, slip of tongue or mannerisms.

Attributing unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or impulses to others. This allows individuals to project their own flaws onto others.

The part of the personality that represents morality and societal values. It often creates feelings of guilt or anxiety when individuals act against these values.

A state of anxiety that stems from internal conflicts between the ego and superego. It is often associated with feelings of guilt, shame, or self-criticism.

A state of anxiety that arises from threats or dangers in the external world. It is often associated with fear and a sense of being overwhelmed.

The second stage of psychosexual development, occurring between 1-2 years of age, where children focus on controlling their bowel movements. This stage involves toilet training and can influence personality traits such as being stingy, stubborn, or destructive.

The act of holding back feces during toilet training, often leading to constipation. This behavior is linked to traits like being stingy and stubborn in later life.

The act of inappropriately expelling feces during toilet training. This behavior is linked to traits like orderliness, destructiveness, and cruelty in later life.

The third stage of psychosexual development, occurring between 2-5/6 years of age, where children focus on their genitals and sexual feelings towards their parents. This stage involves a desire for the opposite-sex parent and the fear of punishment from the same-sex parent.

A boy's fear during the Phallic Stage that his father will castrate him for having sexual desires towards his mother.

A psychological complex in which a child develops a sexual attraction to their opposite-sex parent and hostility toward their same-sex parent.

A psychological complex in which a girl blames her mother for not having a penis and desires to have one, leading to a feeling of resentment.

A psychological complex in which a girl develops a sexual attraction to her father and hostility toward her mother, stemming from penis envy.

The tendency for the superego to be stronger in males, a notion stemming from Freud's theories about the Oedipus Complex.

The Latency Stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory is characterized by a period of dormancy in sexual development. Children repress their sexual urges and focus on social and intellectual development.

The Genital Stage, the final stage of Freud's psychosexual development theory, begins during adolescence and continues into adulthood. This stage is marked by the redirection of sexual desires towards appropriate partners and the development of mature sexual relationships.

Freud's idea that an individual's personality and behavior are largely shaped during the first five years of life.

Freud's theory emphasizes the importance of social interaction and development for a mature and fulfilling life. He believed that the ability to love and work are two key indicators of a healthy adult.

The transition from self-centeredness to a more mature state of concern for others during the Genital Stage. This involves taking on responsibilities and developing social skills.

The tendency to become stuck in a specific stage of psychosexual development, exhibiting characteristics that are common to that stage. This occurs due to either excessive or insufficient gratification during the early stages of life.

A personality type associated with the oral stage of psychosexual development, characterized by an excessive need for oral gratification, such as smoking, eating, or talking. Individuals with this trait tend to be dependent and trusting.

A personality type associated with the oral stage of psychosexual development, characterized by aggression, manipulation, and a tendency to exploit others. This type arises from under-indulgence or frustration during the oral stage.

The focus on pleasure associated with the anus and control over bodily functions during toilet training. This stage is particularly influential in the formation of personality traits.

A personality type associated with the anal stage of psychosexual development, characterized by orderliness, neatness, control, and a strong need for precision. This type arises from strict toilet training.

A personality type associated with the anal stage of psychosexual development, characterized by rebelliousness, messiness, and a lack of control. This type arises from lenient toilet training.

Personality traits that develop due to the fixation at the anal stage, resulting in excessive stubbornness, defiance, and resistance to control.

A form of behavior that involves resisting control and keeping prized possessions from authority figures, often resulting from punitive toilet training. This can lead to later personality traits like stubbornness and defiance.

A personality type characterized by an overemphasis on masculinity and exaggerated self-confidence stemming from unresolved castration anxiety during the phallic stage. This leads to a need to prove oneself through reckless behavior and sexual conquests.

A personality type in women primarily driven by penis envy, resulting in a continuous striving for superiority over men. They are often seen as controlling and domineering, striving to compensate for perceived lack.

This stage represents the ideal personality type where individuals have successfully resolved their Oedipal/Electra complexes and achieved sexual maturity. They are capable of loving and being loved, finding fulfillment in intimacy and healthy relationships.

A term Freud used to describe individuals who have successfully resolved their conflicts with their parents and are able to maintain their individual sense of self within a healthy relationship.

The Freudian concept that the ability to love and be loved is essential for genuine happiness. It emphasizes the crucial role of intimacy and connection in human well-being.

The process of channeling libidinal energy, usually associated with sex, into creative or productive work. This allows individuals to find fulfillment through their creations rather than purely through sexual gratification.

A common concern associated with intimacy and love. The fear of losing a loved one or being rejected can be a major source of anxiety, but Freud argues that love is still worth pursuing despite these risks.