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drinking, smoking, eating, gambling, sexual activity
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∙ 12y ago
Some examples of defense mechanisms include repression (pushing negative thoughts or feelings into the unconscious mind), denial (refusing to accept reality), projection (attributing one's own thoughts or feelings to someone else), and rationalization (creating logical explanations to justify unacceptable behavior).
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∙ 13y agoDenial, repression, displacement.
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A person who refuses to recognize an emotion or problem is using the defense mechanism known as?
Denial. This defense mechanism involves rejecting or refusing to acknowledge a reality that causes discomfort or distress. It can be a coping mechanism to protect oneself from feeling overwhelmed by emotions or situations.
What are some examples of a defense mechanism?
Some examples of defense mechanisms include denial (refusing to accept reality), projection (attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else), and repression (unconsciously blocking out painful or anxiety-inducing thoughts or memories).
Which of the following is an example of the use of a defense mechanism?
Repression is an example of a defense mechanism where a person unconsciously blocks out thoughts or memories that are too difficult for them to acknowledge.
Explain in one sentence what Repression does in your mind?
Repression is a defense mechanism that pushes unwanted thoughts, feelings, or memories into the unconscious to reduce anxiety or distress.
Defense mechanisms are developed to help the ego cope with overwhelming anxiety. What defense mechanism operates by pushing anxiety-provoking material into the unconscious?
repression
How is a defense mechanism?
What is a defense mechanism
What is the defense mechanism of the turtle?
One of the defense mechanism's of the turtle is the ability to hide in it's shell.
The Stockholm Syndrome is an example of what defense mechanism?
Stockholm Syndrome is an example of the defense mechanism of identification.
What is the synonym for coping mechanism?
Adaptation or defense mechanism.
Are hand gestures viewed as a defense mechanism?
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.
Reflexes are a part of the body's defense mechanism. true or false?
Reflexes are a part of the body's defense mechanism.
What is the most primary defense mechanism?
aggressive defense
What are some examples of a defense mechanism?
Some examples of defense mechanisms include denial (refusing to accept reality), projection (attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else), and repression (unconsciously blocking out painful or anxiety-inducing thoughts or memories).
Which one of these is not a defense mechanism?
me
Is defense mechanism good or bad?
Defense is usually good.
Is saying you were a drunk a defense mechanism?
no
What are Gobies defense mechanism?
Hiding
