Asked by Taylor Johnson on May 31, 2024
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What is the defence mechanism in which you attribute your own thoughts or motives to others
A) displacement
B) projection
C) regression
D) reaction formation
Defence Mechanism
Mental tactics used subconsciously to shield an individual from distress caused by intolerable ideas or emotions.
Projection
A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.
Motives
Internal drives or reasons that prompt an individual to act in a certain manner, aiming to fulfill a need or achieve a goal.
- Acquire knowledge of and detail Freud’s mechanisms of psychological defense.
Verified Answer
RG
Raymee GarciaJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Projection is the defence mechanism in which you attribute your own thoughts or motives to others. Displacement is when you shift your emotions from a person or situation onto a less threatening target. Regression is when you revert back to childlike behavior or responses in difficult situations. Reaction formation is when you act in the opposite way to how you really feel as a way of suppressing uncomfortable feelings.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of and detail Freud’s mechanisms of psychological defense.