Defense Mechanisms

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Across
  1. 4. Using a reasonable excuse or acceptable explanation for behavior in order to avoid the real reason or true motivation
  2. 5. A dreamlike process that occurs when a person is awake
  3. 7. Individual is aware of the unacceptable feelings or thoughts and refuses to deal with them
  4. 9. Disbelief of an event or idea that is too frightening or shocking for a person to cope with
Down
  1. 1. Involves the substitution of one goal over another goal in order to achieve success
  2. 2. Transferring feelings about one person to someone else
  3. 3. Individuals can either cease to communicate or remove themselves physically from a situation
  4. 6. Transfer of unacceptable or painful ideas, feelings, and thoughts into the unconscious mind
  5. 8. Placing the blame for ones own actions or inadequacies on someone else or on circumstances rather than accepting responsibility for the actions