51.A defense mechanism is used in a positive way when it enables a person to:
a.experiment with new roles.
b.turn his anger inward.
c.assume someone else's personality.
d.develop elaborate rationalizations.
52.Although they have positive uses, defense mechanisms also tend to block:
a.identity formation.
b.moral development.
c.social spontaneity.
d.open communication.
53.The unconscious blocking of things that cause stress and frustration is called:
a.displacement.
b.repression.
c.relaxation.
d.sublimation.
54.Jon was angry at his girlfriend for breaking plans with him. He went to his parents’ house instead and yelled at them about not having dinner. Which defense mechanism is Jon using?
a.rationalization
b.displacement
c.compensation
d.sublimation
55.Yelling at your roommate because you flunked a math test is an example of:
a.repression.
b.rationalization.
c.displacement.
d.sublimation.
56.Finding an excuse for a behavior that is causing trouble is called:
a.projection.
b.rationalization.
c.repression.
d.compensation.
57.When his mother scolded him for killing birds with his pellet gun, Alex responded by saying, "It's no big deal, all my friends are doing it." This is an example of:
a.repression.
b.compensation.
c.rationalization.
d.displacement.
58.Mike believes the decline in jobs is due to the illegal immigration of Mexicans, although it is actually due to the movement of a factory to China. Mike is angry at the Mexicans because he cannot get a job. This is an example of:
a.compensation.
b.scapegoating.
c.rationalization.
d.displacement.
59.Ted joins the hockey team to get out some of his aggression in a “legal” way. Ted’s defense mechanism is:
a.repression.
b.scapegoating.
c.compensation.
d.sublimation.
60.Rachel struggles at work. However, she enjoys the volunteer work she does on the weekends and this makes the work week better. Rachel’s defense mechanism is:
a.neutralization.
b.repression.
c.compensation.
d.scapegoating.