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Psych Chap. 1-3

Ego Defense Mechanisms

TermDefinition
Compensation Covering up a real or perceived weakness by emphasizing a trait one considers more desirable
Denial Refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or the feelings associated with it
Displacement The transfer of feelings from one target to another that is considered less threatening or that is neutral
Identification An attempt to increase self-worth by acquiring certain attributes and characteristics of an individual one admires
Intellectualization An attempt to avoid expressing actual emotions associated with a stressful situation by using the intellectual processes of logic, reasoning, and analysis
Introjection Integrating the beliefs and values of another individual into one’s own ego structure
Isolation Separating a thought or memory from the feeling, tone, or emotion associated with it
Projection Attributing feelings or impulses unacceptable to oneself to another person
Rationalization Attempting to make excuses or formulate logical reasons to justify unacceptable feelings or behaviors
Reaction Formation Preventing unacceptable or undesirable thoughts or behaviors from being expressed by exaggerating opposite thoughts or types of behaviors
Regression Responding to stress by retreating to an earlier level of development and the comfort measures associated with that level of functioning
Repression Involuntarily blocking unpleasant feelings and experiences from one’s awareness
Sublimation Rechanneling of drives or impulses that are personally or socially unacceptable into activities that are constructive
Suppression The voluntary blocking of unpleasant feelings and experiences from one’s awareness
Undoing Symbolically negating or canceling out an experience that one finds intolerable
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