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Defense mechanism
/dɪfˈɛns mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/
/dɪfˈɛns mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/Defense mechanism
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mecanismo de defesa, estratégia de defesa
an unconscious mental strategy individuals use to cope with anxiety, discomfort, or threatening emotions
Example
Denial, a defense mechanism, involves refusing to accept or acknowledge the reality of a situation.
Rationalization is a defense mechanism where individuals provide logical or reasonable explanations to justify their behavior.
Sublimation is a defense mechanism where individuals channel unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities.
