There are two ways in which man copes with stress, task-oriented reaction and ego-oriented reaction.
6. An employee, following an embarrassing experience provoked by his boss, has the impulses to strike him. He suddenly develops nambness of the right hand. Which defense mechanism is demonstrated?
A. Conversion
B. Rationalization
C. Reflection
D. Fantasy
7. A shy young man takes a public speaking course, which emphasizes making friends and influencing people. He is attempting to cover up his shame by becoming proficient in speaking to a group. This defense mechanism is:
A. Dissociation
B. Compensation
C. Denial
D. Fantasy
8. A defense mechanism which involves an escape wish-fulfillment and partial gratification inpulse common among children is:
A. Dissociation
B. Convertion
C. Denial
D. Fantacy
9. If a young man has a strong desire to be the center of attention and developed his shy behavior to keep the impulse from awareness, this defense mechanism would be:
A. Regression
B. Isolation
C. Rationalization
D. Reaction formation
10. What defense mechanism is being used if a 3-year-old boy (who has been feeding himself and drinking water from a glass) birth of a new baby in the family?
A. Symbolization
B. Reaction
C. Regression
D. Conversion
