Question

question 12 (5 points)
match the defense mechanism to the correct definition.

denial
regression
sarcasm
repression
apathy

1. an unconscious defense mechanism involving a return to earlier patterns of adaptation
2. a defense mechanism of keeping out and ejecting or banishing from consciousness an unacceptable idea or impulse
3. a defense mechanism in which irony is used to mock or show contempt
4. a lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern
5. a defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of Denial

Using the Defense Mechanisms knowledge point

• Definition 5 describes avoiding confrontation with a personal problem or reality by denying its existence.
• This matches Denial.

Analyze the definition of Regression

Using the Defense Mechanisms knowledge point

• Definition 1 describes an unconscious return to earlier patterns of adaptation.
• This matches Regression.

Analyze the definition of Sarcasm

Using the Defense Mechanisms knowledge point

• Definition 3 describes using irony to mock or show contempt.
• This matches Sarcasm.

Analyze the definition of Repression

Using the Defense Mechanisms knowledge point

• Definition 2 describes keeping out, ejecting, or banishing from consciousness an unacceptable idea or impulse.
• This matches Repression.

Analyze the definition of Apathy

Using the Defense Mechanisms knowledge point

• Definition 4 describes a lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern.
• This matches Apathy.

Answer:

Defense Mechanism	Correct Definition Number
Regression	1
Sarcasm	3
Repression	2
Apathy	4