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defense mechanism
/dɪfˈɛns mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/
/dɪfˈɛns mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/
Defense mechanism
01
an unconscious mental strategy individuals use to cope with anxiety, discomfort, or threatening emotions
Examples
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.
