Defense Mechanisms

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Across
  1. 2. an attempt to protect one's self-esteem by blaming unpleasant feelings or inappropriate actions on others.
  2. 5. acting like or modeling one's behavior after a person one likes
  3. 7. blocking out thoughts about unpleasant things or experiences, in other words, forgetting on purpose.
  4. 8. transforming unacceptable behaviors into acceptable ones.
  5. 9. refusal to face reality
  6. 10. running away from a problem through the use of daydreams, books, and/or excessive sleep
Down
  1. 1. an attempt to make up for something one did not have or did not receive.
  2. 3. an attempt to justify one's actions with an excuse, rather than admitting one's mistake
  3. 4. retreating to an earlier time that seems less threatening and requires less responsibility.
  4. 6. expressing feelings toward someone or something not associated with the source of the feelings.