defense mechanism (Meaning)
defense mechanism (n)
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
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(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
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When faced with stress, the individual's defense mechanism may manifest as denial, refusing to acknowledge the reality of the situation.
Projection is a common defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else.
Rationalization is another defense mechanism wherein one justifies their behavior with seemingly logical explanations.
In psychology, displacement is a defense mechanism where feelings or impulses are redirected from their original target to a substitute target.
