Repression.
Yes.
Denial is unconsciously avoiding the reality of an unpleasant event by refusing to accept or acknowledge it. It involves minimizing or distorting the truth to protect oneself from the emotional pain or distress associated with the situation.
reaction formation
This is known as passive-aggressive behavior, where someone expresses hostility in an indirect or subtle way while appearing friendly on the surface. It involves behaviors like sarcasm, backhanded compliments, or purposely ignoring someone to convey negative feelings without openly expressing them.
Repression involves unconsciously pushing unwanted thoughts or feelings into the subconscious. Suppression, on the other hand, is a conscious effort to push these same thoughts or feelings away.
Attributing your own feelings or faults to another person or group is called projection. It involves unconsciously assigning to others traits, motives, or desires that actually belong to oneself.
Suppression involves consciously pushing unwanted thoughts or feelings out of awareness, while repression involves unconsciously blocking unwanted thoughts or feelings from conscious awareness. In suppression, the individual is aware of what they are doing, while in repression, the individual is not consciously aware of the process.
Repression is a defense mechanism that involves pushing threatening impulses out of conscious awareness to prevent anxiety or discomfort. It involves burying uncomfortable or distressing thoughts, memories, or feelings deep within the subconscious mind.
Consternation refers to feelings of anxiety, dismay, or confusion caused by something unexpected or unpleasant. It often involves a sense of being overwhelmed or taken aback by a situation.
The ratchet mechanism
conduction
No, avoiding a loss of self-esteem and preventing guilt are not examples of repression. Repression involves unconsciously blocking thoughts or feelings that are distressing or threatening to the individual's self-concept, while avoiding loss of self-esteem and preventing guilt are more related to conscious efforts to maintain positive self-image and righteousness.