Regression in Psychology
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What does regression involve?

  • Consciously blocking thoughts
  • Experiencing pleasure in the mouth
  • Reverting to childlike ways of coping (correct)
  • Channeling unacceptable impulses

Which defense mechanism involves unconsciously blocking or suppressing thoughts, memories, or impulses that are too painful to acknowledge?

  • Sublimation
  • Projection
  • Rationalization
  • Repression (correct)

During which psychosexual stage is pleasure focused in the mouth?

  • Oral Stage (correct)
  • Anal Stage
  • Phallic Stage
  • Latency Stage

How does sublimation differ from repression?

<p>Repression involves channeling energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities?

<p>Sublimation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation might a college student exhibit regression?

<p>When seeking constant reassurance from parents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of personality operates primarily at the conscious and preconscious levels?

<p>Ego (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which coping mechanism involves refusing to accept reality or the truth of a situation?

<p>Denial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From whom are internalized moral standards such as the superego learned?

<p>Society and authority figures like parents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychoanalytic concept involves redirecting emotions or impulses to a less threatening target?

<p>Displacement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of personality represents internalized moral standards?

<p>Superego (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for resolving psychological distress by redirecting unacceptable desires into socially acceptable actions?

<p>Sublimation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to others?

<p>Projection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defense mechanism that involves creating logical or socially acceptable explanations for unacceptable behaviors?

<p>Rationalization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In reaction formation, how do individuals express their feelings or behaviors?

<p>In an exaggerated manner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defense mechanism where individuals push unacceptable thoughts to the unconscious mind?

<p>Repression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves expressing socially unacceptable impulses through acceptable channels?

<p>Sublimation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defense mechanism where individuals return to an earlier stage of development when faced with stress?

<p>Regression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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