Denial

• What are defence mechanisms in psychology?

  Strategies to protect from uncomfortable thoughts
• What is a potential negative consequence of relying on denial?

  It can negatively impact psychological well-being.
• What is the effect of avoiding the need to study harder?

  It delays the problem and hinders success.
• How does denial affect stress and anxiety?

  It shields us from immediate pain.
• Why is developing self-awareness important?

  It helps maintain long-term mental health.
• What does the psychodynamic approach emphasize about the mind?

  It has an unconscious part influencing behavior
• What is the effect of defence mechanisms on uncomfortable feelings?

  They temporarily push these feelings out of awareness
• How do defence mechanisms contribute to psychological well-being?

  They push uncomfortable emotions out of awareness
• What role do defence mechanisms play in the psychodynamic approach?

  They help manage uncomfortable thoughts and emotions
• What are the key concepts of the psychodynamic approach?

  • Unconscious mind influences behavior
  • Early childhood experiences shape personality
  • Defence mechanisms manage uncomfortable emotions
• What are healthier coping methods compared to denial?

  Planning and seeking support.
• How might a student use denial after failing an exam?

  By insisting "I didn't even try my best."
• How does the psychodynamic approach view early childhood experiences?

  They shape who we become as adults
• What is the purpose of denial in coping?

  To reduce anxiety temporarily
• What is the relationship between defence mechanisms and anxiety?

  Defence mechanisms help reduce anxiety from thoughts
• How do defence mechanisms function in relation to our awareness?

  They push emotions out of our awareness temporarily
• What is the role of denial in psychological well-being?

  It provides temporary relief from stress.
• What does it suggest when a teen struggling with alcohol says, "I can quit anytime I want"?

  They are minimizing the severity of their addiction
• What can cause anxiety that defence mechanisms protect against?

  Uncomfortable thoughts and feelings
• What does denial allow individuals to avoid?

  Facing difficult truths
• What does it indicate when someone insists, "Everything is perfect between us" despite clear unhappiness?

  They are in denial about relationship problems
• What is the first step in how denial works?

  Block out reality
• What is the definition of denial as a defense mechanism?

  Refusal to acknowledge reality
• Why might a person with unhealthy habits say, "My health is fine, I don’t need to worry about it"?

  To avoid confronting their health issues
• How does denial function in the mind?

  It occurs in the unconscious mind
• Why might a student say, "I didn't even try my best" after failing an exam?

  To avoid facing their inadequate study habits
• What are the key steps in how denial works?

  1. Block out reality
  2. Occurs in the unconscious mind
  3. Reduces anxiety temporarily
• How does denial differ from other defense mechanisms?

  It blocks external realities.
• What does sublimation do in contrast to denial?

  Sublimation redirects emotions to acceptable outlets.
• How does projection differ from denial?

  Projection attributes own feelings to others.
• How might someone demonstrate denial in a stressful situation?

  By pretending the situation isn't real
• What are the implications of using denial as a coping mechanism?

  • Provides temporary relief from stress
  • Can lead to negative long-term effects
  • Does not address root causes of issues
• What is the psychological impact of using denial as a coping mechanism?

  It blocks out painful reality
• Why do people use denial as a defense mechanism?

  To cope with stress or trauma
• How does denial specifically protect from anxiety?

  It avoids acknowledging external realities.
• What is the function of displacement in defense mechanisms?

  It redirects emotions to substitute targets.
• Why do we use defence mechanisms?

  To protect ourselves from anxiety-inducing thoughts
• What should individuals learn to maintain psychological well-being?

  Alternative coping strategies.
• What does repression do compared to denial?

  Repression blocks internal thoughts.
• What is unique about regression as a defense mechanism?

  It involves returning to earlier behaviors under stress.