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Define repression. Involuntary blocking unpleasant feelings and experiences from one's awareness
Define projection. Attributing feelings or impulses unacceptable to one's self to another person.
Define displacement. Transfer feeling from one target to another that is considered less threat.
Rechanneling drives on impulses that are unacceptable into constructive
Define sublimation.
activities.
Define reaction formation. Demonstrating the opposite behavior of what is felt.
Define regression. Unconsciously retreating to an earlier level of development.
Define denial. Refusing to acknowledge the real situation or feelings associated with it.
Tom is 16 years old and has started using Denial.
drugs and the change in his behavior
made it pretty obvious. However, Tom's
parents didn't believe the school principal
when they called to discuss the problem.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
After receiving a low grade on an exam, Displacement.
Phil slams the door as he is leaving the
classroom.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
Michael is probably the biggest gossip in Projection.
the office, but he frequently accuses
others of talking too much and spreading
rumors.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
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Lucy dresses in provocative clothes and Reaction formation
uses suggestive language although she
fears that she is unattractive and really
isn't very interested in sex.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
Patricia has a lot of anger at the way her Sublimation.
verbally and physically abusive father
treated her during her childhood. She
never confronted him about this, however,
she has written a best-selling novel in
which parent-child conflict is a major
theme.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
Many people who were interred in Repression.
concentration camps were unable to
recall events that happened in the camp
during their time spent there.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
Trixie was homesick and anxious Regression.
when she moved into the dormitory and
started her first year in college. She
began
sleeping with her old teddy bear again
because it made her feel better.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
Define Cognitive Behavioral Therapy In this type of therapy, the individual is taught to control negative thoughts
(CBT). to maintain and manage emotions.
It focuses on the development of emotion modulation skills and distress
Define Dialectical Behavior Therapy. tolerance. Initially designed for Borderline Personality Disorder to help with self-
abusive tendencies.
This is a form of psychotherapy. The goal is to modify maladaptive behavior
Define Behavioral Therapy.
patterns by reinforcing adaptive behavior. Useful for treating phobias.
This therapy focuses on relationships within the family members. All members of
Define family therapy.
family are allowed to explore feelings and relationship dynamics.
A group of clients interacts and share experiences. The group format allows for
Define group therapy. increased feedback, the opportunity to practice a new skill, mutual learning, and a
sense of belonging. An example would be AA.
Small child taking a toy demanding it Id
NOW!
Which component of Freud's personality
structure is this?
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NUR2459 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Leave the first rating
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Terms in this set (72)
Define repression. Involuntary blocking unpleasant feelings and experiences from one's awareness
Define projection. Attributing feelings or impulses unacceptable to one's self to another person.
Define displacement. Transfer feeling from one target to another that is considered less threat.
Rechanneling drives on impulses that are unacceptable into constructive
Define sublimation.
activities.
Define reaction formation. Demonstrating the opposite behavior of what is felt.
Define regression. Unconsciously retreating to an earlier level of development.
Define denial. Refusing to acknowledge the real situation or feelings associated with it.
Tom is 16 years old and has started using Denial.
drugs and the change in his behavior
made it pretty obvious. However, Tom's
parents didn't believe the school principal
when they called to discuss the problem.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
After receiving a low grade on an exam, Displacement.
Phil slams the door as he is leaving the
classroom.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
Michael is probably the biggest gossip in Projection.
the office, but he frequently accuses
others of talking too much and spreading
rumors.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
1/
6
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PM
Lucy dresses in provocative clothes and Reaction formation
uses suggestive language although she
fears that she is unattractive and really
isn't very interested in sex.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
Patricia has a lot of anger at the way her Sublimation.
verbally and physically abusive father
treated her during her childhood. She
never confronted him about this, however,
she has written a best-selling novel in
which parent-child conflict is a major
theme.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
Many people who were interred in Repression.
concentration camps were unable to
recall events that happened in the camp
during their time spent there.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
Trixie was homesick and anxious Regression.
when she moved into the dormitory and
started her first year in college. She
began
sleeping with her old teddy bear again
because it made her feel better.
Which defense mechanism is being
utilized?
Define Cognitive Behavioral Therapy In this type of therapy, the individual is taught to control negative thoughts
(CBT). to maintain and manage emotions.
It focuses on the development of emotion modulation skills and distress
Define Dialectical Behavior Therapy. tolerance. Initially designed for Borderline Personality Disorder to help with self-
abusive tendencies.
This is a form of psychotherapy. The goal is to modify maladaptive behavior
Define Behavioral Therapy.
patterns by reinforcing adaptive behavior. Useful for treating phobias.
This therapy focuses on relationships within the family members. All members of
Define family therapy.
family are allowed to explore feelings and relationship dynamics.
A group of clients interacts and share experiences. The group format allows for
Define group therapy. increased feedback, the opportunity to practice a new skill, mutual learning, and a
sense of belonging. An example would be AA.
Small child taking a toy demanding it Id
NOW!
Which component of Freud's personality
structure is this?
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