AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ed, LCSW, projection refers to unconsciously taking unwanted emotions or traits you don’t like about yourself and attributing them to someone else. A common example is a cheating spouse who suspects their partner is being unfaithful.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Intellectualization uses abstract thinking to detach oneself from feelings, while rationalization uses excuses and alternative reasons to cover up facts and motives (Perry 1990).

Detailed explanation-4: -Fantasy, when used as a defense mechanism, is the channeling of unacceptable or unattainable desires into imagination. For example, imagining one’s ultimate career goals can be helpful when one experiences temporary setbacks in academic achievement.