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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 ) 
Your Score: You got 9 right out of 10 questions, for a score of 90 percent. 
You did great 
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Learn more about defense mechanisms first by reading some of the articles below: 
Defense Mechanisms Resources: 
Defense Mechanisms 
According to Sigmund Freud's theory of personality, defense mechanisms help the ego cope with anxiety. Learn more about the 10 defense 
mechanisms described by Anna Freud, and more. 
Biography of Anna Freud 
Anna Freud was influenced by her father's psychoanalytic theories, but her own contributions to ego psychology and child psychoanalysis 
made her an important theorist in her own right. Learn more about her life, career, and contributions to psychology in this biography of Anna 
Freud. 
Biography of Sigmund Freud 
Time Magazine featured Sigmund Freud as one of their 100 most important people of the 20th century. Learn more about the life, career, and 
contributions of Sigmund Freud. 
The Id, Ego, and Superego 
According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality, there are three elements of personality--the id, the ego, and the superego. Learn 
more about how these elements work together to influence behavior. 
More Psychology Quizzes 
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Defense mechanisms quiz results about psychology

  • 1. Defense Mechanisms Quiz Results - About Psychology http://psychology.about.com/library/quiz/bl_defense_quiz_resul... Education Psychology Share Defense Mechanisms Quiz Results Your Results Here are the results of your quiz: Correct answers are marked with a , while wrong answers have a next to them. 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 ) 1 of 3 8/18/14 10:36 PM
  • 2. Defense Mechanisms Quiz Results - About Psychology http://psychology.about.com/library/quiz/bl_defense_quiz_resul... 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 2 of 3 8/18/14 10:36 PM
  • 3. Defense Mechanisms Quiz Results - About Psychology http://psychology.about.com/library/quiz/bl_defense_quiz_resul... b) Displacement c) Sublimation d) Regression Good Job! The correct answer is "c". ( more info ) Your Score: You got 9 right out of 10 questions, for a score of 90 percent. You did great Take The Quiz Again Thanks for taking our Defense Mechanisms quiz. Learn more about defense mechanisms first by reading some of the articles below: Defense Mechanisms Resources: Defense Mechanisms According to Sigmund Freud's theory of personality, defense mechanisms help the ego cope with anxiety. Learn more about the 10 defense mechanisms described by Anna Freud, and more. Biography of Anna Freud Anna Freud was influenced by her father's psychoanalytic theories, but her own contributions to ego psychology and child psychoanalysis made her an important theorist in her own right. Learn more about her life, career, and contributions to psychology in this biography of Anna Freud. Biography of Sigmund Freud Time Magazine featured Sigmund Freud as one of their 100 most important people of the 20th century. Learn more about the life, career, and contributions of Sigmund Freud. The Id, Ego, and Superego According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality, there are three elements of personality--the id, the ego, and the superego. Learn more about how these elements work together to influence behavior. More Psychology Quizzes Test your knowledge of psychology topics in these academic quizzes. Learn more about yourself through various personality and self-assessment quizzes. More Psychology Quizzes Psychology Quizzes Test your knowledge of psychology topics in these academic quizzes. Learn more about yourself through various personality and self-assessment quizzes. 3 of 3 8/18/14 10:36 PM