A) Explain the Purpose of Defense Mechanisms

question 62

Essay

A) Explain the purpose of defense mechanisms.
B) Pick two defense mechanisms,define,and provide an example of each.

Recognize the integration of existentialist assumptions with humanistic psychology views.

Identify the contributions of major existentialist thinkers and differentiate them from non-existentialists.

Understand the role of personal and psychological experiences in shaping one's reality.

Understand the causes and transmission methods of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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Definitions:

Frustration-Pressure Conflict

A psychological condition arising when a person is blocked from achieving a desired goal, leading to stress and anxiety.

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological struggle experienced when an individual faces a decision involving aspects that are both appealing and dissuading at the same time.

Property Taxes

Levies on property that owners pay to local governments, based on the assessed value of their property.

Avoidance-Avoidance

A conflict situation in which a choice must be made between two unattractive goals or outcomes.