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Test your knowledge on situation-based defense mechanisms and their applications!
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Sarah witnessed a traumatic event as a child, but now, as an adult, she has absolutely no memory of it. Even when people discuss it, she draws a complete blank. Which defense mechanism is Sarah most likely employing?
2
After failing a major exam, 20-year-old Mark starts throwing tantrums, demanding his parents buy him ice cream, and refusing to do his chores, much like he did when he was 5 years old. Which defense mechanism is Mark most likely using?
3
Lila, who is very insecure about her own intelligence, constantly criticizes her classmates, saying they are 'not smart enough' or 'always confused.' What defense mechanism is Lila most likely demonstrating?
4
Despite receiving a clear medical diagnosis and seeing X-rays of a broken leg, John insists he can still run the marathon next week, claiming the doctors 'must be mistaken.' Which defense mechanism is John most likely using?
5
Although deeply resentful of her new stepmother, Sarah acts overly sweet and goes out of her way to be helpful and complimentary to her, often to an exaggerated degree. Which defense mechanism is Sarah most likely employing?
6
After failing a test because he didn't study, David tells his friends, 'That test was unfair, the questions weren't even covered in class!' when, in fact, they were. Which defense mechanism is David most likely using?
7
Maria had a terrible day at work after being yelled at by her boss. When she gets home, she immediately yells at her dog for chewing on a shoe, even though the shoe had been there all day. Which defense mechanism is Maria most likely demonstrating?
8
You often have recurring dreams about being lost in a dark forest, According to psychodynamic theory, from which level of consciousness do these experiences primarily stem?
9
You are walking down the street and suddenly realize you need to call your friend. You pause for a moment, and then her phone number,
10
You are sitting in class, attentively listening to your teacher explain a new concept. You are actively processing the information and forming questions in your head. Which level of consciousness is primarily at play in this scenario?
11
You see a delicious cake and your immediate thought is to eat it all right now. Which part of your personality is driving this impulse?
12
You want to watch TV but also have homework. You decide to watch 30 minutes of TV, then do 30 minutes of homework. Which part of your personality made this compromise?
13
During an exam, you consider cheating but immediately feel a strong pang of guilt and shame, dismissing the idea. Which part of your personality caused this guilt?
14
A baby explores the world by putting every new object into their mouth. Which psychosexual stage is primarily active here?
15
A toddler is intensely focused on toilet training and asserting control over their bodily functions. Which psychosexual stage are they experiencing?
16
A 4-year-old girl starts noticing gender differences and enjoys dressing up like her mother, wanting to be 'just like her.' Which psychosexual stage is she likely in?
17
A 9-year-old boy is completely absorbed in school activities, sports, and making friends, showing very little interest in romantic relationships. Which psychosexual stage is he likely experiencing?
18
A 4-year-old boy insists on sleeping in his mother's bed and becomes unusually jealous when his father shows affection towards her. This behavior is a classic example of what Freudian concept?
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A 5-year-old girl frequently tells her father he's the 'best man in the world' and gets upset when he spends too much time with her mother. This pattern of behavior aligns with what concept?
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An adult struggles with overeating and constantly chews gum, which a psychologist suggests stems from an unresolved conflict during early infancy. This enduring behavioral pattern is best described as what?
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