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Reveal Your Primary Defense Mechanism With 27 Lighthearted Questions About Everyday Life
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Reveal Your Primary Defense Mechanism With 27 Lighthearted Questions About Everyday Life

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Ever notice how some folks tell a joke the second life gets awkward, while others reorganize their silverware drawer alphabetically? Our brains each have a favorite way to stay safe, and this quiz is here to reveal yours. Across 27 questions, you’ll simply choose the option that feels right. Those choices quietly point to one of the classic defense mechanisms. Spotting your default setting can turn knee-jerk habits into informed decisions. So pour your beverage of choice, click away, and let’s peek behind that mental curtain together.

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    Stephanie Did It
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    4 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the heck is a "cinema" scented candle??

    WindySwede
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on what kind of cinema it is...? 😳🤨 or was it a synonym candle they meant?

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    Nikole
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These answers were quite lacking, although I got “Humor”, which is accurate.

    Mel in Georgia
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Distraction? Uh, no ... wait ... I should be in bed. What am I doing here? OK, 'nite everyone!

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    Stephanie Did It
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    4 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the heck is a "cinema" scented candle??

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on what kind of cinema it is...? 😳🤨 or was it a synonym candle they meant?

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    Nikole
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These answers were quite lacking, although I got “Humor”, which is accurate.

    Mel in Georgia
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Distraction? Uh, no ... wait ... I should be in bed. What am I doing here? OK, 'nite everyone!

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