AP psych defense mechanisms Flashcards

13157765582	projection	blame is attached to others/environment for unacceptable desires, thoughts, or mistakes -deny mistakes, helps self-image	0
13157817799	regression	return to an earlier, more comfortable level of functioning that is less demanding -return to less stressed time, accepted with comfort	1
13157839354	reaction formation	causes people to act exactly opposite to the way they feel -feelings to be acted out in a more acceptable way	2
13157867926	identification	attempt to manage anxiety by imitading behavior of someone feared/respected -helps avoid self-devaluation	3
13157881956	denial	ignore unacceptable realities by refusing to acknowledge them -can isolate a person from traumatic events	4
13157902146	repression	unconciously having threatning thoughts/feelings that are kept from being concious -protects from traumatic events until able to cope	5
13157933219	displacement	transfer/discharge of emotional reactions from one person/object to another person/object -feelings can be expressed to less dangerous things/people	6
13157954163	rationalization	justification of behaviors by faulty logic/motives that are socially acceptable but didn't actually inspire the behavior -helps cope with the inability to meet goals/standards	7
13157976879	sublimation	displacement of energy associated with more primitive sexual/agressive drives into socially acceptable activities -protects from acting in irrational/impulsive ways	8