Defense Mechanism Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. A teenager adopts the style and behavior of their favorite celebrity.
  2. 6. Formation Someone who dislikes a person constantly praises them to others.
  3. 10. A scientist talks about a personal trauma in a very technical and unemotional manner.
  4. 11. An employee overlooked for a promotion works harder in other areas of their job to feel better.
  5. 12. A person who lost their job blames their partner for the frustration they feel.
  6. 13. A stressed-out adult starts to act childish by throwing tantrums or becoming overly dependent on others.
Down
  1. 1. After failing an exam, a student explains they didn’t have enough time to study.
  2. 3. A person accuses others of being dishonest, even though they are the one lying.
  3. 4. A person who experienced a traumatic event is unable to recall the details of what happened.
  4. 5. Instead of arguing with someone, a person channels their anger into their art.
  5. 7. A person moves frequently from place to place, avoiding stable jobs or relationships.
  6. 8. After a stressful day, someone imagines they are a superhero who can handle anything.
  7. 9. Despite clear evidence, someone insists they do not have a problem with substance use.