Explain the Function of Defense Mechanisms in Freud's Theory of the Mind

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Essay

Explain the function of defense mechanisms in Freud's theory of the mind. Identify and define three defense mechanisms and provide an example of each.

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Definitions:

Photoreceptor Cells

Specialized cells within the retina of the eye that convert light into signals that can stimulate biological processes.

Ganglion Cells

Neurons located in the retina that process visual information and transmit it to the brain through the optic nerve.

Receptor Potential

A type of graded potential that occurs in sensory receptor cells in response to external stimuli, leading to the initiation of sensory input to the nervous system.

Hair Cells

Hair cells are specialized sensory cells located in the inner ear, pivotal for converting sound and motion into electrical signals for hearing and balance.