Ego Defenses Crossword

The refusal to accept reality or fact
Reversion to an earlier stage of development
Performing an extreme behavior to express thoughts or feelings one is incapable of expressing
Losing track of time or person, finding another representation of self
Parts of oneself separate from awareness of other parts
Placing undesired thoughts, feelings or impulses onto another person
Unconscious blocking of unacceptable thoughts, feelings and impulses
Redirecting thoughts, feelings and impulses from one person or object onto another
Overemphasis on thinking when confronted to help mediate and place thoughts into an emotional, human context
Offering a different explanation for one’s perceptions or behaviors in the face of a changing reality
Taking back an unacceptable or hurtful unconscious behavior or thought
Channeling unacceptable impulses, thoughts and emotions into more acceptable ones
Counterbalancing perceived weaknesses by emphasizing strength in other arenas
Emphasis of a person’s needs or thoughts in a manner that is respectful, direct and firm
The capacity to maintain a steady and reasonable level of positive self-regard in the face of distressing or frustrating external events