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__________ Occurs When a Person Has to Change His or Her

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__________ occurs when a person has to change his or her feelings to fit the situation, and __________ occurs when a person has to display certain emotions when he or she might not feel them.


Definitions:

Perceptual Defense

The process of failing to perceive stimuli that an individual might find disturbing or threatening.

Object Relations Theory

A psychoanalytic theory focusing on relationships and the attachments formed between individuals, especially between a child and significant others.

Psychotherapy

A treatment method for mental health conditions and emotional distress, using psychological techniques to encourage communication and insight.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to cope with reality or maintain self-image.

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