DEFENSE MECHANISMS- *Ways people deal with stresses in their lives. Used to try to solve problems, hide or counterbalance feelings or actions. *Defense mechanisms do not usually get rid of the problem, and are often negative or a not very effective - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Title: DEFENSE MECHANISMS- *Ways people deal with stresses in their lives. Used to try to solve problems, hide or counterbalance feelings or actions. *Defense mechanisms do not usually get rid of the problem, and are often negative or a not very effective


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DEFENSE MECHANISMS-Ways people deal with
stresses in their lives. Used to try to solve
problems, hide or counterbalance feelings or
actions. Defense mechanisms do not usually
get rid of the problem, and are often negative or
a not very effective way to deal with stress.
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Positive Defenses
  • Direct Attack Recognize the heart of the problem
  • Work to solve the problem
  • The goals must be realistic
  • If I look at this realistically, I can set my
    goals and overcome this problem
  • Sublimation redirecting bad or unacceptable
    behavior/emotions into positive behavior.
  • We sublimate the desire to fight into the
    ritualistic
  • activities of formal competition.
  • -When Im angry, I box at the gym.

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Negative Defenses
  • Compensation covering a weakness
  • by overachieving in another area.
  • May be negative or positive
  • OK, maybe Ill never be able to pass the class,
    but Ill have fun and that teacher will be sorry
  • Daydreaming escaping from an unpleasant
    situation by using your imagination.
  • Living in a fantasy world
  • I love animals so much, so even if I fail
    biology
  • I can still be a veterinarian

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  • Denial failure to accept reality.
  • This is not happening. It cant happen to me.
  • Displacement the transfer of negative emotions
    from one person or thing to an unrelated person
    or thing.
  • I did so poorly on my SAT, Ill just go home and
    kick my dog.

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  • Projection Blame other people or things for your
    failure
  • Use a scapegoat
  • Its my math teachers fault I failed the test
  • Rationalization justifying when you behave
    irrationally.
  • We got caught up in the romance of the moment..
    And now Im pregnant!

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MORE MECHANISMS!
  • Regression using childlike ways for expressing
    emotions.
  • Crying, name calling, throwing things,
  • swearing.
  • Repression subconsciously blocking out
    unpleasant memories
  • I can remember everything up to the accident,
    but nothing after that.

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STILL MORE!!
  • Reaction formation expressing emotions that are
    the exact opposite of what you feel.
  • Conceal anger/hate with kindness.
  • Teasing/bothering someone you like.
  • Conversion Transfer the energy of a desire you
    cant express into a physical complaint or
    symptom (headache, stomach aches)
  • I think I have the flu I cant take my test
    today.

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  • Idealization Valuing something more than it is
    worth.
  • Yourself (conceited) I am so wonderful. Everyone
    has to like me.
  • Others or possession (money, house, car)
  • I need that new Coach purse! It will complete
    me!!!
  • Giving Up No situation No problem
  • It doesnt matter. I dont care

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LAST ONE!!!
  • Substitution replacing an unattainable goal with
    an attainable goal to relieve disappointment.
  • I am not good at football so I will try the swim
    team.

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Assignment
  • In your group (2 people) create a situation
    (example) for your assigned defense mechanism.
  • Write the name of the defense mechanism.
  • Tell the definition and give an example
    demonstrating it.
  • Include an image or symbol to remember defense
    mechanism.
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