Stating that something doesn't exist because it causes you anxiety.
What is denial?
100
This is the first stage of development, according to Erikson.
What is trust v. mistrust?
100
Maslow says these are the most basic needs.
What are physiological needs?
100
I'm mad at you but I hit the wall because you scare me.
What is displacement?
100
I just learned to walk and am getting into everything because I need to explore my surroundings.
What is Autonomy v. Shame and Doubt?
200
Forgetting trauma. This type of defense mechanism is usually not on purpose.
What is repression?
200
In the stage "Initiative v. Guilt," what big life event makes a strong impact on how a child begins interacting with others?
What is beginning kindergarten?
200
These needs focus on your attitude toward yourself and others.
What are esteem needs?
200
I don't drink every night and I can quit any time I want. Besides, it's not hurting anyone.
What is rationalization?
200
I want to play sports. No, I want to be an artist. But I don't want to do what my parents want me to do. But I have a lot of interest in politics. No, maybe I just want to party.
What is Identity v. Role Confusion?
300
Looking for your flaws or your unacceptable desires in someone else.
What is projection.
300
Erikson said successful completion of this stage of development depends on whether or not you see yourself as having led a successful life.
What is Ego Integrity v. Despair?
300
Maslow studied people he believed had reached this type of enlightenment.
What is self-actualization?
300
I don't want to deal with that today.
What is suppression?
300
I used to start a lot of projects but never finished them because no one seemed to think I was smart enough. They might be right.
What is Industry v. Inferiority?
400
In this defense mechanism, you return to an earlier stage of development to deal with difficult problems.
What is regression.
400
Unsuccessful completion of this stage of development could lead to fear of commitment and loneliness.
What is Intimacy v. Isolation?
400
Maslow said that self-actualized people see problems as this, and not as something inside themselves.
What is outside themselves/solvable?
400
Telling a group of friends you don't like someone because they're such a gossip.
What is projection?
400
I've been able to explore my surroundings and gain independence because I'm not scared of others and of things I don't understand.
What is Trust v. Mistrust?
500
People who practice this defense mechanism replace their feelings with facts.
What is intellectualization?
500
This stage of development is primarily goal oriented.
What is Industry v. Inferiority?
500
This is the first quality of self-actualized people.
What is reality centered?
500
I buy my wife anything she wants and make the decisions because women can't handle being in charge of themselves.
What is reaction formation?
500
I'm learning that my actions and my choices have an impact on others' stages of development.