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?

<p>To understand how our unconscious thoughts influence our behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves outwardly opposing something one inwardly desires?

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

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

<p>A return to a safer, more comfortable time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary difference between denial and repression?

<p>Denial involves not accepting the truth, while repression involves pushing thoughts out of consciousness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism?

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

What is the common goal of all defense mechanisms?

<p>To avoid or cope with stressful or unacceptable thoughts and feelings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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