Defence Mechanisms

Which defence mechanism is this - refusal to accept reality, thus blocking external events from awareness.​

• Regression

• Repression

• Displacement

• Denial

Which one is this referring to? Acting in a more child-like way when stressed or anxious. Someone might act in a more childlike way as it provides comfort from the threatening reality.​

Why do we use defence mechanisms?

• To avoid distress or anxiety

• To avoid unacceptable thoughts or behaviours

• Because the conscious mind tells us to

• Because the unconscious mind tells us to

Select the 2 most appropriate responses...

The case study of little Hans lacked...

• any sense

• scientific reasoning

• hard evidence

• a participant

When little Hans dreamt of his fear of horses (which actually represented his father) which defence mechanism was he using? Explain your answer.