Make a List of the Defense Mechanisms Proposed by Freud

question 9

Essay

Make a list of the defense mechanisms proposed by Freud. For each mechanism, give an example from your own life or someone you know who has used the defense mechanism to reduce or avoid anxiety.

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Definitions:

Authoritarian Personality

A personality type characterized by strict adherence to conventional values and a belief in absolute obedience or respect towards authority.

Prejudiced Against

Holding preconceived negative judgments or opinions about a group or individual based on characteristics like race, gender, or religion, without fair justification.

Minority Groups

Social groups that are differentiated from the majority in a society through cultural, ethnic, racial, or religious characteristics.

Highly Cohesive

Highly cohesive describes a group or material that sticks together strongly, in social contexts referring to a group closely united in purpose or function.