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1 Correct
Bill's friends and family believe that he has a drinking problem. When Bill is confronted by his loved ones, he claims that his drinking
is not problematic. What type of defense mechanism is Bill's response?
a) Repression
b) Rationalization
c) Denial
d) Displacement
Good Job! The correct answer is "c". ( more info )
2 Wrong
Clare complains about her job duties at work, rarely completes assigned tasks, and is regularly late for work. When she is fired, she
claims it was due to her co-worker badmouthing her instead of blaming it on her own poor work performance. Which defense
mechanism explains Clare's reaction?
a) Displacement
b) Denial
c) Rationalization
d) Sublimation
Your answer is wrong! The correct answer is "c". ( more information )
3 Correct
Greg learns that he has cancer. He begins to to learn everything he can about the illness, reading books, journal articles, and the
latest experimental research. Greg's response to his diagnosis is what type of defence mechanism?
a) Intellectualization
b) Regression
c) Sublimation
d) Repression
Good Job! The correct answer is "a". ( more info )
4 Correct
Who described ten different defense mechanisms used by the ego to defend against anxiety?
a) Carl Rogers
b) Sigmund Freud
c) Erik Erikson
d) Anna Freud
Good Job! The correct answer is "d". ( more info )
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5 Correct
Jess often experiences intense feelings of anger and frustration. In order to cope with these feeling, he enrolls in a kickboxing class
as an outlet for his emotions. Jess's actions are an example of which type of defense mechanism?
a) Sublimation
b) Projection
c) Displacement
d) Repression
Good Job! The correct answer is "a". ( more info )
6 Correct
While out on her morning jog, Linda encouners a growling dog. Linda fears that the dog may try to bite her. According to Freud, this
type of anxiety is:
a) Moral Anxiety
b) Reality Anxiety
c) Neurotic Anxiety
d) Libidinal Anxiety
Good Job! The correct answer is "b". ( more info )
7 Correct
Jerry's dream is to be a professional basketball player. When he realizes that he is unable to fulfill his dream, he instead becomes a
high school basketball coach. Jerry's experience is an example of which type of defense mechanism?
a) Acting out
b) Avoidance
c) Compensation
d) Aim inhibition
Good Job! The correct answer is "d". ( more info )
8 Correct
Jessica dislikes public speaking. She stops going to school, changes jobs, and declines most social engagements to ensure that she
does not have to speak in public. Jessica's behavior is an example of which defense mechanism?
a) Denial
b) Avoidance
c) Sublimation
d) Passive-aggression
Good Job! The correct answer is "b". ( more info )
9 Correct
Mary has an argument with her boss, but remains calm while at work. When she gets home that evening, she yells at her spouse
and children. Which defense mechanism is Mary displaying?
a) Rationalization
b) Denial
c) Reaction Formation
d) Displacement
Good Job! The correct answer is "d". ( more info )
10 Correct
Which defense mechanism did Freud believe to be a sign of maturity?
a) Repression
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b) Displacement
c) Sublimation
d) Regression
Good Job! The correct answer is "c". ( more info )
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