Define the Defense Mechanisms of Minimization, Rationalization, and Denial

question 39

Short Answer

Define the defense mechanisms of minimization, rationalization, and denial.

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Definitions:

Irrationality

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable in thoughts or actions.

Moodiness

A state characterized by frequent changes in mood or temper, often without external causes.

Environmental-mold Traits

Traits believed to be shaped primarily by one's environment and experiences rather than by innate biological factors.

Social Environments

The immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops, including the culture that the individual was educated or lives in.