SEMESTER FALL 2018

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY(PSY101)
ASSIGNMENT No. 01
Due Date: November 26, 2018 Marks: 20

Assignment Objectives:
This assignment has been designed to get students familiarized with defense mechanisms
given by Sigmund Freud.

Assignment
Dear Students;
Below given are some scenarios related to different defense mechanisms given by Sigmund
Freud which have been discussed in lecture 05 of your course. Please read the below
mentioned cases and answer the following questions:
• Identify particular defense mechanism in each case
• Justify your selection by explaining the particular defense mechanism.

Cases Identification Justification

Ali was very upset because
his boss scolded him for not
completing the given tasks in
time. He felt helpless as he
could not respond back his
boss. He came back home
and started fighting and
scolding his wife and kids.
Ahsan hears that his
wife has been murdered
but he refused to accept
it. On every dinner, he
arranged meals for his
wife.
Being very angry with his
father, Arshad locked himself
in the room and came up with
a beautiful painting.
After her first romantic
breakup, Alina who is 17
years old engaged in sucking
her thumb in order to soothe
herself.

Marking Scheme:
• 2 Marks for identification = 8
• 3 Marks for justification = 12
• Total = 20

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Solution guidelines:
 • Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an
analytical assignment.
• Give the answer according to question.
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watch the video lectures, use other reference books and explore different
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