AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The term compensation refers to a type of defense mechanism in which people overachieve in one area to compensate for failures in another. For example, individuals with poor family lives may direct their energy into excelling above and beyond what is required at work.

Detailed explanation-2: -You direct strong emotions and frustrations toward a person or object that doesn’t feel threatening. This allows you to satisfy an impulse to react, but you don’t risk significant consequences. A good example of this defense mechanism is getting angry at your child or spouse because you had a bad day at work.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dissociation defense mechanism examples A doctor’s parents pressured her into her profession, even though she dreamed of being an athlete. She dissociates by daydreaming about athleticism instead of acknowledging the career turmoil she is experiencing.