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Psychological Processes and Coping Mechanisms Quiz

#1

Which psychological process involves unconsciously pushing unwanted emotions or thoughts out of awareness?

Suppression
Explanation

Unconsciously pushing unwanted emotions or thoughts out of awareness.

#2

Which coping mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable qualities or feelings to others?

Projection
Explanation

Attributing one's own unacceptable qualities or feelings to others.

#3

Which coping mechanism involves refusing to accept the reality of a stressful situation?

Denial
Explanation

Refusing to accept the reality of a stressful situation.

#4

Which psychological process involves attributing one's own unacceptable qualities or impulses to others?

Projection
Explanation

Attributing one's own unacceptable qualities or impulses to others.

#5

Which psychological process involves returning to an earlier stage of psychological development?

Regression
Explanation

Returning to an earlier stage of psychological development.

#6

What defense mechanism involves using logic and reasoning to justify unacceptable feelings or behaviors?

Rationalization
Explanation

Using logic and reasoning to justify unacceptable feelings or behaviors.

#7

What term describes the process of redirecting one's feelings towards a safer or less threatening object or person?

Displacement
Explanation

Redirecting feelings towards a safer or less threatening object or person.

#8

Which defense mechanism involves reverting to behaviors characteristic of an earlier stage of development?

Regression
Explanation

Reverting to behaviors characteristic of an earlier stage of development.

#9

What is the term for the psychological process of modifying one's beliefs to make them consistent with one's actions?

Cognitive dissonance
Explanation

Modifying beliefs to make them consistent with one's actions.

#10

What is the term for directing emotions toward neutral or non-threatening objects or persons?

Displacement
Explanation

Directing emotions toward neutral or non-threatening objects or persons.

#11

What defense mechanism involves expressing the opposite of one's true feelings?

Reaction Formation
Explanation

Expressing the opposite of one's true feelings.

#12

Which coping mechanism involves diverting emotions from their original source to a substitute target?

Displacement
Explanation

Diverting emotions from their original source to a substitute target.

#13

Which coping mechanism involves channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities?

Sublimation
Explanation

Channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities.

#14

Which coping mechanism involves the expression of emotions through artistic or creative outlets?

Sublimation
Explanation

Expression of emotions through artistic or creative outlets.

#15

Which coping mechanism involves turning to religion or spiritual beliefs to cope with stress?

Spiritualization
Explanation

Turning to religion or spiritual beliefs to cope with stress.

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