Reference no: EM133634918 , Length: 2 Pages
Assignment:
Your Defense Mechanisms
We have listened to quite a few stories in this course so far. That being the case, I want you to review the information on defense mechanisms that we covered at the beginning of the semester. Your task is to write a 1 to 2 page, single spaced, paper about your defense mechanisms covering the following things:
1. When, in the course of listening to one of our interviews this semester, did you find that one of your defense mechanisms was triggered?
2. Which Victim was it?
3. What was being communicated in the interview at the time?
4. What internal cues (feelings, thoughts, etc.) did you experience that let you know your defense mechanisms were kicking into action.
5. What was it about that situation that you think triggered your defense mechanisms?
6. How did you deal with it at the time?
7. What do you think of that reaction now?
8. Why did this particular incident stick out in your mind? Some things to consider:
. Do not confuse your use of a defense mechanism with being triggered. These are different.
. If you do not feel like sharing anything personal... don't. Instead feel free to write a brief one-page summary of the lawsuit involving Alex Jones and the surviving victims from the Sandy Hook shooting without penalty (but post that summary in the space for this journal entry).
. This will largely be graded on perceived reflection, thoughtfulness, and effort.