Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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What does incorporation involve in psychological defense mechanisms?

Literal digestion of a problem
Ignoring the problem
Figurative ingestion of psychic representation of a person
Avoiding any form of confrontation

The correct answer is: Figurative ingestion of psychic representation of a person

Incorporation in psychological defense mechanisms refers to the process of taking in or internalizing the thoughts, feelings, or behaviors of others in order to cope with a problem. Option A, literal digestion, is not a psychological term and does not accurately describe this process. Option B, ignoring the problem, is also incorrect as it simply involves avoiding the issue rather than actively internalizing it. Option D, avoiding confrontation, is a common coping mechanism, but it does not specifically involve incorporation. Only option C, figurative ingestion of psychic representation of a person, accurately describes the process of incorporation as it involves taking on or incorporating aspects of another person's thoughts or behaviors in order to handle a problem.