A.Explain the Purpose of Defense Mechanisms

question 57

Essay

a.Explain the purpose of defense mechanisms.
b.Pick two defense mechanisms,define,and provide an example of each.

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where unwanted feelings are displaced onto someone else, attributing one's own thoughts and impulses to them.

Seldom Comes

An expression indicating that something rarely happens or is infrequent.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual expresses feelings or behaviors that are opposite to their actual feelings, often to hide their true emotions.