Question

Describe various defence mechanisms.

Answer 1

Defence mechanisms. A defence mechanism is an unconscious psychological mechanism that reduces anxiety arising from unacceptable or potentially harmful stimuli. ... In psychoanalytic theory, repression is considered as the basis for other defence mechanisms.
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Answer 2

Description of various defence mechanisms are as follows:

• Repression is you unconciously hides the painful memories and unsavory thoughts in hope.
• Projection is that you have some thought which is not good about another person.
• Displacement is that feeling which allows us to satisfy our impulse.
• Denial occurs when we block external matters from our mind to avoid pain.
• Regression is a phase when you want to escape or finds comfort from a anxious stage.

• Rationalization is that allows us to feel comfortable with the choice we made.
• Sublimation is a positive strategy.
• Reaction formation is that when people choose to behave opposite of their instincts.
• Compartmentalization is the concept of separation of your life into independent sector.
• Intellectualization is choosing to not response in emotions.