What Is the Purpose of Defense Mechanisms,according to Freud? Briefly

question 58

Essay

What is the purpose of defense mechanisms,according to Freud? Briefly identify and describe at least three separate defense mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Motivation Enhancement

A therapeutic technique designed to increase an individual's motivation to change behavior by exploring and resolving ambivalence.

Functional Analysis

A behavioral assessment technique that seeks to understand the causes and consequences of specific behaviors.

Antecedents

Factors or conditions in a person's background or environment that precede and contribute to their patterns of behavior.

Substance Use Behaviors

Patterns or practices of using drugs, alcohol, or other substances, whether recreational or problematic.