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Altruism
59%
26/44
Denial
2%
1/44
Displacement
Sublimation
11%
5/44
Atonement
20%
9/44
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This vignette is an example of altruism, a mature ego defense mechanism where feelings of guilt are alleviated by acts of unsolicited generosity directed towards others. The acts of selflessness and generosity (giving to charity) that are a component of the altruism defense mechanism do not necessarily have to be related to the prior transgression (criminal activities). An alternate example of altruism is a woman who becomes injured while driving intoxicated and subsequently begins volunteering large amounts of her time with organizations aimed at reducing teenage drunk driving. Incorrect Answers: Answer 2: Denial is an immature defense that involves avoidance of some painful reality; an example is the reaction of a recently diagnosed cancer patient who tells others he is completely healthy. Answer 3: Displacement is an immature defense mechanism where avoided feelings are directed towards a neutral person/object; an example is a husband punching a wall because he is angry at his wife. Answer 4: Sublimation is a mature defense mechanism in which an unacceptable desire is replaced with an action that does not conflict with one's own beliefs (and that is often more socially acceptable); an example is a teenager's anger towards his parents being redirected to excelling in athletics. Answer 5: Atonement is not a commonly recognized ego defense mechanism.
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