1. METHODS OF SATISFYING HUMAN NEEDS

2. DIRECT METHODS Meeting the need Obtaining satisfaction Hard work
Realistic goals
Situation evaluation
Cooperation with others

3. Relieve tension created by unmet need Defense Mechanisms
INDIRECT METHODS
Reduce need
Relieve tension created by unmet need
Defense Mechanisms

4. INDIRECT METHODS Defense mechanisms
Help a person deal with an unpleasant situation
Provide methods for maintaining self- esteem and relieving discomfort
Can be unhealthy if used all the time

5. RATIONALIZATION
Using an ‘acceptable’ explanation for behavior in order to avoid the real reason or true motivation

6. PROJECTION
Placing blame on someone else or on circumstances rather than accepting responsibility

7. DISPLACEMENT
Transferring feelings about one person to someone else

8. COMPENSATION
The substitution of one goal for another in order to achieve success

9. DAYDREAMING
Provides a means of escape when a person is not satisfied with reality

10. REPRESSION
The transfer of unacceptable or painful ideas, feelings into the unconscious mind. Individual is NOT aware that this is occurring.

11. SUPPRESSION
Similar to repression but individual IS aware and refuses to deal with feelings

12. DENIAL
Disbelief of an event or idea that is too frightening or shocking to cope with

13. WITHDRAWAL
Cease to communicate or physically remove themselves from a situation