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Understanding Psychological Processes and Defense Mechanisms Quiz

#1

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own undesirable feelings to others?

Projection
Explanation

Projecting one's own unwanted emotions onto others.

#2

Which psychological process involves the interpretation of sensory information?

Perception
Explanation

Interpreting sensory data to make sense of the external world.

#3

Which psychological process involves recalling past events and information?

Memory
Explanation

Recalling past experiences and information.

#4

Which psychological process involves organizing and making sense of sensory information?

Perception
Explanation

Organizing and interpreting sensory data to make sense of the world.

#5

Which defense mechanism involves refusing to acknowledge or accept reality?

Denial
Explanation

Refusing to accept or acknowledge the truth or reality.

#6

Which defense mechanism involves returning to an earlier stage of development?

Regression
Explanation

Reverting to behaviors typical of an earlier developmental stage.

#7

Which psychological process involves acquiring new knowledge or skills?

Learning
Explanation

The process of gaining new knowledge or skills.

#8

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

Reaction formation
Explanation

Expressing feelings opposite to one's genuine emotions.

#9

Which psychological process involves finding solutions to problems using reasoning?

Problem-solving
Explanation

Finding solutions to problems through logical reasoning.

#10

Which defense mechanism involves redirecting one's feelings toward another person or object?

Displacement
Explanation

Redirecting emotions from the original target to a substitute.

#11

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

Sublimation
Explanation

Redirecting unacceptable impulses into socially approved behaviors.

#12

Which defense mechanism involves blocking painful memories or feelings?

Repression
Explanation

Blocking out distressing memories or emotions from awareness.

#13

Which defense mechanism involves creating false but plausible excuses to justify unacceptable behavior?

Rationalization
Explanation

Providing justifiable but false reasons for unacceptable actions.

#14

Which defense mechanism involves justifying one's actions with socially acceptable reasons?

Rationalization
Explanation

Justifying actions with socially acceptable excuses.

#15

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

Regression
Explanation

Returning to behaviors typical of an earlier developmental stage.

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