Question

List three common defense mechanisms in psychology?

Answer 1

Take a look at some of the most common defense mechanisms and ask yourself if any of these apply to your behavior:

DENIAL. When a situation or fact becomes too much to handle, you may simply refuse to experience it. ...

REPRESSION. ...

DISPLACEMENT. ...

PROJECTION. ...

REACTION FORMATION. ...

REGRESSION. ...

RATIONALIZATION. ...

SUBLIMATION.