Pushing something from consciousness into the unconscious and holding it there, which avoids a situation which cannot be currently coped with.
What is a defense mechanism
Skunks use their spray as a defense mechanism when trapped or pursued
Denial
Stockholm Syndrome is an example of the defense mechanism of identification.
One of the defense mechanism's of the turtle is the ability to hide in it's shell.
The animal that can shoot quills as a defense mechanism is the porcupine.
No, the hand gestures are not viewed as a defense mechanism but communication mechanism. Some of the hand gestures that is viewed as a defense mechanism includes crossed arms with fists and arm crossed with thumbs.
Adaptation or defense mechanism.
Reflexes are a part of the body's defense mechanism.
aggressive defense
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The animal that puts its head in the sand as a defense mechanism is the ostrich.