5.5.4.3 Displacement

• What might someone do if they are not ready for a big exam?

  Start procrastinating
• How do defence mechanisms operate according to the text?

  They work unconsciously
• What do defence mechanisms help reduce?

  Anxiety
• What is the definition of displacement in psychology?

  Redirecting emotions to a less threatening target
• What is a common reaction when frustrated with technology?

  Kicking the printer instead of fixing the computer
• What is the significance of redirecting emotions in displacement?

  It allows for safer emotional expression
• What are the effects of displacement on behavior?

  • Aggression: Increased irritability or anger towards others
  • Relationship Strain: Unfair frustration with loved ones
  • Emotional Well-being: Temporary relief but unresolved issues
• What are the three steps of displacement?

  1. Feelings triggered by a threatening situation
  2. Mind redirects emotions to a less dangerous target
  3. Emotions expressed toward the new target
• How does displacement help reduce anxiety?

  By dealing with feelings without facing stress
• What does regression mean in psychology?

  Reverting to childlike behaviour
• How do different defence mechanisms protect the ego?

  • They alter how emotions are processed
  • They change how emotions are expressed
  • Each mechanism serves a unique protective function
• What might happen when someone is mad at themselves in terms of displacement?

  They may get angry at a sibling for similar errors
• How does displacement function in emotional processing?

  It redirects emotions from their original target
• What does projection involve?

  Attributing own feelings to others
• How might displacement manifest in aggressive behavior?

  By getting mad at family after work
• What does rationalization involve?

  Justifying actions with logical reasons
• What are defence mechanisms compared to in the text?

  Shields
• How does displacement compare to other defence mechanisms?

  • Displacement: Redirecting feelings to a less threatening target
  • Rationalization: Justifying actions with logical reasons
  • Denial: Refusing to accept reality
  • Projection: Attributing feelings to others
  • Regression: Reverting to childlike behaviour
• What are the key aspects of defence mechanisms?

  • Protect against stress and uncomfortable feelings
  • Operate unconsciously
  • Reduce anxiety
  • Maintain good self-esteem
• What is the primary function of defence mechanisms?

  To protect from stress and uncomfortable feelings
• What do defence mechanisms help maintain?

  Good self-esteem
• If someone is angry at their boss, how might they use displacement?

  By taking their anger out on family
• What is the relationship between displacement and emotional confrontation?

  Displacement avoids direct confrontation with emotions
• What is the emotional effect of displacement on well-being?

  Provides temporary relief but unresolved issues
• What does denial mean in psychological terms?

  Refusing to accept reality
• What does displacement involve in psychology?

  Transferring emotions to a safer target
• How does procrastination serve as a defence mechanism?

  It avoids the task to reduce anxiety
• Why is it important to address the original cause of feelings related to displacement?

  For long-term emotional well-being