Freud Personality Theory

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Defense mechanisms are involuntary behaviors that an individual might use to cope with an uncomfortable situation or problem.

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True

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The individual who actually likes to have others do things for him may be quick to criticize other people for being dependent and lazy.

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projection

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After John was rejected by the admissions office at Yale, he claimed that he wouldn’t enjoy attending such a large school anyway. Besides, he might receive higher grades at a smaller local college.

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Rationalization

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Mary has secretly disliked her mother since she was a young child. As these feelings arouse anxiety, Mary usually tells friends that she loves her mother very much.

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Reaction Formation

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Mr. Martin carried around a letter in his coat pocket for weeks. The note which he somehow neglected mailing was an invitation to his mother-in-law to visit the family for several months.

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Denial

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Adults who were sexually molested during childhood often report that all the details of the painful episode have been forgotten. What is this psychological defense mechanism called?

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Repression

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Jeremy has become increasingly unsatisfied with his job at the bank due to a new manager, instead of yelling at the manager he has been writing poetry to calm his thoughts.

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Sublimation

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Dr. P is a surgical resident who is angry with her attending, she chastises and humiliates her medical students calling them "difficult and helpless".

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Displacement

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Toby is sure to take his teddy-bear with him to his first year at college and puts it on his nightstand each night.

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Regression

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Despite having a strong dislike for his coworker, Mark goes out of his way to compliment him in front of their boss.

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Reaction Formation