| A | B |
|---|
| Defense Mechanisms | Emotional tools we use to protect ourselves from intense frustration, conflict, or unworthiness. |
| Repression | "I got into a car crash?! Honestly, I totally forgot about that." |
| Avoidance | "Eh. I'll study for the test later." |
| Denial | "Nah. I didn't fail the test. I'm sure the teacher is just kidding." |
| Undoing | "Sure, I might have been rude to the server, but look! I'll tip her extra to make up for it." |
| Fantasy | "I'm sorry? I was daydreaming about being anywhere but here." |
| Regression | "I can't BELIEVE you would talk to me that way!" (Throws dinner at the wall) |
| Projection | "Me? I'm not angry. Why are YOU so angry!!!" |
| Rationalization | "I crashed my car, but it's not so bad. Now I have a good excuse to bike and get fresh air." |
| Identification | "They told me that on Wednesdays they wear pink, so I started wearing pink as well." |
| Displacement | "My boss was mean to me so now I'll be mean to YOU!" |
| Reaction Formation | "Sorry I'm laughing at this funeral. I know it's not funny." |
| Sublimation | "WOO I just ran 10 miles. My stress has melted away." |
| Intellectualization | "We don't have time to be sad! There's so much to do!" |
| Compensation | "I may be short, but at least I'm strong!" |
