Defense Mechanisms Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Denial | Unconscious refusal to see reality |
Repression | An unconscious "burying" or "forgetting" mechanism |
Dissociation | Painful events are separated from the conscious mind; An out of body experience |
Rationalization | Use of a logical-sounding excuse to cover up true thoughts and feelings; no responsibility |
Compensation | Making up for something we perceive as an inadequacy by developing some other desirable trait |
Reaction Formation (Overcompensation) | Making up for an inadequacy by developing the exact opposite trait; "fake bitch" |
Regression | Emotionally returning to an earlier time in life when there was far less stress or when the person felt safe |
Sublimation | Unacceptable traits or characteristics are diverted into acceptable traits or characteristics |
Projection (scapegoating) | Blaming others; a mental or verbal "finger-pointing" at another for the problem |
Displacement (transference) | Transferring anger and hostility to another person or object that is perceived to be less powerful; "kick the dog syndrome" |
Restitution (undoing) | Makes amends for a behavior one thinks is unacceptable; makes an attempt at reducing guilt |
Conversion reaction | Anxiety is channeled into physical symptoms; the symptoms disappear soon after the threat is over |
Avoidance | Unconsciously staying away from events or situations that might open feelings of aggression or anxiety |
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