Example

• Who explained the 5 defense mechanisms of the Ego in 1995?

  Gothelf et al
• What are the 5 defense mechanisms of the Ego?

  1. Denial
  2. Regression
  3. Repression
  4. Displacement
  5. Projection
• What is denial in the context of defense mechanisms?

  Refusing to recognize or acknowledge something
• What does regression involve as a defense mechanism?

  Reverting to a previous behavior
• What is repression in the context of defense mechanisms?

  Blocking difficult thoughts from entering our minds
• What does displacement involve as a defense mechanism?

  Redirecting an emotional reaction to another person
• What is projection in the context of defense mechanisms?

  Attributing unacceptable desires to someone else