Psychology Immature Defense Mechanisms

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own feelings or thoughts to another person?

What does the defense mechanism of denial involve?

In which defense mechanism does an individual revert to a child-like pattern of behavior when stressed?

Which defense mechanism is characterized by expressing emotional conflicts through actions instead of words?

What is the key characteristic of splitting in defense mechanisms?

Which of the following examples best illustrates rationalization as a defense mechanism?

What does the defense mechanism of intellectualization entail?

What is an example of displacement as a defense mechanism?

Match the coping mechanism with its description:

Match the example with the corresponding coping mechanism:

Match the coping mechanism with its key characteristic:

Match the coping mechanism with the associated behavior:

Match the coping mechanism with the type of reaction it involves:

Immature Defense Mechanisms

Repression is the unconscious removal of unwanted memories, desires, or thoughts.
Denial involves refusing to accept reality or facts, ignoring painful events, thoughts, or feelings.
Projection occurs when someone attributes their own feelings, thoughts, or impulses onto another person.
Splitting results in viewing people as either all good or all bad, lacking a middle ground.
Regression involves reverting to an earlier, more primitive, and child-like pattern of behavior.
Displacement involves redirecting emotions or feelings toward a substitute target.
Acting out expresses unconscious emotional conflicts or feelings through actions rather than words or introspection.
Reaction formation transforms unacceptable impulses into their opposite.
Rationalization creates a positive explanation for negative thoughts and actions.
Intellectualization uses complex terminology or detailed explanations to detach oneself from the emotional aspect of a situation.
Isolation of affect separates feelings from ideas and events.
These mechanisms can be detrimental if overused.

Somatization

Somatization is a coping mechanism in which negative emotions are unconsciously converted into physical symptoms.
This means the person experiencing distress may not be aware of the emotional source of their physical symptoms.
A common example is experiencing stomach pain before a stressful presentation.

Passive-aggression

Passive-aggression is a coping mechanism where a person indirectly expresses aggression or negative feelings towards others.
This often involves seemingly neutral or positive behaviors.
Passive-aggressive behaviors can manifest in subtle ways like "forgetting" to do a chore as a way to express resentment to a roommate.

Explore the various immature defense mechanisms in psychology, including repression, denial, and projection. This quiz will help you understand how these mechanisms operate and their impacts on behavior and emotions. Test your knowledge of these concepts to gain a deeper insight into psychological processes.