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Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory

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What is the primary goal of repression as a defense mechanism?

To revert to childhood behaviors

To transform unacceptable urges into socially acceptable behaviors

To push painful thoughts out of consciousness (correct)

To attribute one's unacceptable thoughts to others

Which defense mechanism involves transforming unacceptable urges into more socially acceptable behaviors?

Rationalization

Displacement

Reaction formation

Sublimation (correct)

Who proposed the defense mechanism of rationalization?

Carl Jung

Erik Erikson

Sigmund Freud

Anna Freud (correct)

What is the primary purpose of studying Sigmund Freud's psychodynamic theory?

To understand how our unconscious thoughts influence our behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves outwardly opposing something one inwardly desires?

Reaction formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of using the defense mechanism of regression?

A return to a safer, more comfortable time Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves taking out frustrations on a safer target?

Displacement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between denial and repression?

Denial involves not accepting the truth, while repression involves pushing thoughts out of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism?

Catharsis Signup and view all the answers

What is the common goal of all defense mechanisms?

To avoid or cope with stressful or unacceptable thoughts and feelings Signup and view all the answers