Explain What Is Meant by an Ego-Defense Mechanism

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Essay

Explain what is meant by an ego-defense mechanism.Use appropriate examples to illustrate the actions of four key defense mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Sexual Drive

The natural or intrinsic urge or desire for sexual activity and expression; also referred to as libido.

Decibels

A unit of measurement for the intensity of sound, indicating the pressure level of a sound wave.

Sound

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Normal Ear

An ear that has the correct anatomical structure and functions properly, with the ability to hear within standard hearing ranges.