Defense Mechanisms

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Defense mechanisms are unconscious behaviors that an individual might use to cope with an uncomfortable situation or problem. True or False?

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True

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When a person tries to compensate for their weaknesses by developing strengths in other areas?

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Compensation

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What is it called when someone refuses to accept reality?

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Denial

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When a person transfers the emotions they feel from the original situation or object to another person?

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Projection

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When a person displace blame and/or responsibility for their actions or thoughts onto another person.

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Projection

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What is an attempt to justify actions with an excuse instead of admitting failure or error?

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Rationalization

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Retreat to an earlier time that seems less threatening and requires less responsibility?

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Regression

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Mrs. Brown often accuses other women of talking too much and spreading rumors. It is quite obvious to those who know her that she is revealing her own inclinations in that area.

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projection

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The feeling of shame or regret

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guilt

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The girl who was not invited to the school dance told her friends that she wouldn't have attended if they had invited her. She said her teachers had assigned more homework than usual and she was simply too busy for any insignificant social function. What psychological defense mechanism is she using?

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rationalization