Defense Mechanisms Project

When criticized, Mary points out the faults of others to turn the attention away from her. This is an example of:

Jane sets a place at the dinner table for her mom, expecting her to show up even though she passed away. This is:

What is the term for the mechanism of taking out frustrations and feelings on someone or something else?

Mark refuses to accept a breakup and continues to try and make plans with his ex. This is an example of:

Jeremy was in a car accident but can't remember any of the details from that day. This is an example of:

"I don't have problem; I can stop anytime I want to" is an example of:

Avoiding the true reasons of a negative behavior and explaining it in a logical manner instead is an example of:

Reaction Formation involves believing in the opposite of the truth as a way to reduce anxiety.

Studying all the time for History but ignoring Math is an example of rationalization.

Mike likes to procrastinate but insists to himself that he just works best under pressure. This is an example of:

What is the term for the mechanism where someone refuses to recognize and address the reality of a situation?

What is the term for the mechanism where a person will overachieve in one area to make up their failures in another?

Which of the following is an accurate example of the compensation mechanism?

Repression is the abandonment of coping strategies in times of stress in favor of early development behaviors.

Blaming a teacher for not passing a test is an example of: