Emily has a stressful day at work. Her boss unfairly criticizes her during a meeting, but she doesn't feel comfortable confronting him. Which defense mechanism is this?
What is Displacement ?
A baby is sitting between their father and mother, and they share a kiss. The baby gets upset and pushes her mother away, and gives her father a kiss
What is Electra?
Sam wants to eat a whole cake, but he knows he'll get a stomachache and his parents will be upset if he does. So, he decides to have just one slice instead.
What is ego ?
conflict involving two negative goals, with the advocacy of one acquiring approach of the other
What is Avoidance Avoidance
When someone says, “I’m a shy person,” they’re describing this kind of schema.
What is a self-schema?
Meghan attempts to steal from Sephora and is caught. When she gets detained, she says, "I didn't even leave the store yet, I didn't steal!!" Which defense mechanism is she using?
What is Rationalization?
After school, Bridget spends hours playing with dolls and playing soccer at the park. She is not very interested in boys or girls romantically yet; she cares more about teamwork and having fun with her peers
What is latency?
Alexis sees a tray of cookies cooling on the counter. Without asking, he grabs several and eats them right away, even though they're meant for dessert later.
What is Id?
conflict involving a goal with positive and negative features
what is Approach- Avoidance
Your beliefs about your personality, like being funny or serious, come from this kind of schema
What is a personal schema?
Kelly is attending a therapy session. Her therapist can tell that when they discuss her family dynamics, she is hiding how she feels. Which defense mechanism is this?
What is repression?
David copies the way his dad walks and talks because he wants to be just like him. At the same time, he becomes extra affectionate toward his mom, hugging her often and saying things like, "Mommy, I'm going to marry you when I grow up".
What is the phallic stage?
conflict involving two or more goals, each of which has positive and negative aspects.
What is Multiple approach avoidance
This kind of schema helps us know what behaviors and traits to expect from people in specific jobs or positions, like teachers or doctors.
What is a role schema?
Suzy is a basketball player and is sad that they lost their game. She releases sadness by playing music. Which defense mechanism is this?
What is sublimation?
Bob is in high school and develops a crush on one of his classmates. Instead of competing with his parents for attention like in earlier stages, he writes love notes, wants to go on dates, and imagines a future with his partner.
What is the genital stage?
Mark thinks, "If I present, I could impress my professor, get extra credit, and feel proud of myself. He feels pulled toward the goal because of the potential rewards. At the same time, Mark worries, "What if I forgot my lines?What if my classmates laugh at me ?" He feels pulled away from the goal because of the fear of negative outcomes.
What is approach-avoidance
When you imagine a basketball player as tall or a runner as thin, you’re using this type of schema.
What is a physical schema
This schema organizes your knowledge about how social relationships and interactions work in society
What is a social schema