#1
Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own undesirable feelings to others?
Projection
ExplanationProjecting one's own unwanted emotions onto others.
#2
Which psychological process involves the interpretation of sensory information?
Perception
ExplanationInterpreting sensory data to make sense of the external world.
#3
Which psychological process involves recalling past events and information?
Memory
ExplanationRecalling past experiences and information.
#4
Which psychological process involves organizing and making sense of sensory information?
Perception
ExplanationOrganizing and interpreting sensory data to make sense of the world.
#5
Which defense mechanism involves refusing to acknowledge or accept reality?
Denial
ExplanationRefusing to accept or acknowledge the truth or reality.
#6
Which defense mechanism involves returning to an earlier stage of development?
Regression
ExplanationReverting to behaviors typical of an earlier developmental stage.
#7
Which psychological process involves acquiring new knowledge or skills?
Learning
ExplanationThe process of gaining new knowledge or skills.
#8
Which defense mechanism involves expressing the opposite of one's true feelings?
Reaction formation
ExplanationExpressing feelings opposite to one's genuine emotions.
#9
Which psychological process involves finding solutions to problems using reasoning?
Problem-solving
ExplanationFinding solutions to problems through logical reasoning.
#10
Which defense mechanism involves redirecting one's feelings toward another person or object?
Displacement
ExplanationRedirecting emotions from the original target to a substitute.
#11
Which defense mechanism involves channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities?
Sublimation
ExplanationRedirecting unacceptable impulses into socially approved behaviors.
#12
Which defense mechanism involves blocking painful memories or feelings?
Repression
ExplanationBlocking out distressing memories or emotions from awareness.
#13
Which defense mechanism involves creating false but plausible excuses to justify unacceptable behavior?
Rationalization
ExplanationProviding justifiable but false reasons for unacceptable actions.
#14
Which defense mechanism involves justifying one's actions with socially acceptable reasons?
Rationalization
ExplanationJustifying actions with socially acceptable excuses.
#15
Which defense mechanism involves reverting to behavior characteristic of an earlier stage of development?
Regression
ExplanationReturning to behaviors typical of an earlier developmental stage.