A Defense Mechanism in Which Impulses Are Not Only Repressed

question 24

Multiple Choice

A defense mechanism in which impulses are not only repressed, but are also held in check by exaggerated opposite behavior, is known as

• A)projection.
• B)rationalization.
• C)regression.
• D)reaction formation.

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Definitions:

Automatic Thoughts

Immediate, involuntary thoughts that occur in response to a situation, often based on underlying beliefs.

Artifact Theory

A concept suggesting that observed differences in psychological testing across cultural or racial groups are the result of the tests themselves, not actual differences in the groups.

Rumination Theory

A theory suggesting that continually thinking about problems or negative thoughts without taking action can lead to or worsen depression.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by chronic fluctuation between mild depressive and hypomanic episodes, without reaching the severity of major depression or full-blown mania.