THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
DEFENSE MECHANIS
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projection
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sublimation
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repression
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regression
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Detailed explanation-1: -Reaction formation is the fixation in consciousness of an idea, affect, or desire that is opposite to a feared unconscious impulse. A mother who bears an unwanted child, for example, may react to her feelings of guilt for not wanting the child by becoming extremely…
Detailed explanation-2: -Rationalization: The defense mechanism that offers self-justifying explanations in place of the real, more threatening, unconscious reasons for one’s actions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Rationalization is a defense mechanism in which people justify difficult or unacceptable feelings with seemingly logical reasons and explanations. For example, a student who is rejected from her dream college may explain that she’s happy to be attending a school that’s less competitive and more welcoming.
Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of Denial Some examples: Someone denies that they have an alcohol or substance use disorder because they can still function and go to work each day. After the unexpected death of a loved one, a person might refuse to accept the reality of the death and deny that anything has happened.