Understanding Psychological Defense Mechanisms Quiz

The act of retreating from facing a painful or difficult situation is known as temporary withdrawal, where one takes a step back to regroup and gather strength before facing the challenge again.

Denial is the act of refusing to admit or acknowledge something to avoid having to deal with it. It is a defense mechanism often used to protect oneself from uncomfortable truths or situations.

Rationalization is the psychological defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a logical or rational manner.

Projection is a defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own undesirable traits onto others. Scapegoating involves blaming a specific individual or group. Deflection is shifting focus away from oneself. Rationalization is creating logical explanations for behavior.

Malingering is the term used for intentionally feigning illness to avoid responsibilities or situations. The incorrect answers, 'feigning illness,' 'pseudo-sickness,' and 'fabricating ailments,' are similar in meaning but do not specifically refer to the act of malingering.

Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies that individuals use unconsciously to protect themselves from anxiety or distress. Intellectualization involves distancing oneself from an emotionally charged situation and analyzing it in a cold, rational, and unemotional manner.

Daydreaming allows individuals to temporarily disconnect from the stresses of reality and indulge in their imagination, providing a mental break. Meditation, watching TV, and working out can also be relaxing activities, but they may not offer the same level of imaginative escape as daydreaming.

The correct term for this scenario is 'compensations', where individuals utilize their strengths to make up for perceived weaknesses or shortcomings.

Displacement is the psychological defense mechanism where emotions meant for one person or situation are transferred to another. Projection involves attributing one's own thoughts, feelings, or motives to another. Sublimation is the channeling of socially unacceptable impulses into constructive activities. Reaction formation is behaving in a way that is the opposite of one's true feelings.

The correct term for this scenario is 'suppression', as it involves intentionally diverting attention or engagement to prevent facing a painful situation.

Regression refers to the act of reverting back to an earlier developmental stage, while progression, adaptation, and evolution all involve moving forward or adapting to new circumstances.

Repression specifically involves pushing unwanted thoughts or emotions into the unconscious mind, while denial involves refusing to acknowledge reality, projection involves attributing one's own thoughts or feelings to someone else, and suppression involves consciously trying to ignore or forget certain thoughts or feelings.

Sublimation is a defense mechanism where individuals redirect their unacceptable impulses into more socially acceptable outlets. Repression involves burying unwanted thoughts or desires in the unconscious mind. Displacement is redirecting emotions from the original source to a substitute target. Projection is attributing one's own unacceptable desires to others.