Defense Mechanism
This is an unconscious psychological strategy taken up by the individuals for safeguarding against psychological distress and dangers. These are habitual methods that help in overcoming blocks, relieving frustrations, reaching goals, satisfying motives and thereby maintaining an equilibrium.
Although they help us in coping with challenging situations, using them excessively for prolonged time can be problematic. Getting insights to this topic can help you get better understanding about yourselves as well as others.
This pdf note gives you an overall idea about defense mechanisms. 10 types of defense mechanisms are explained with examples. They are:
1. Projection
2. Displacement
3. Regression
4. Repression
5. Sublimation
6. Denial
8. Identification (Introjection)
9. Compensation
10. Reaction formation
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