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Defense mechanisms.

Authors :
Hedgespeth, Joanne
Source :
Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2024. 3p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Defense mechanisms are used to safeguard the individual from unbearable anxiety. They are part of normal development but can become problematic if overused.

Subjects

Subjects :
Defense mechanisms (Psychology)
Projection (Psychology)
Repression (Psychology)

Details

Database :
Research Starters
Journal :
Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health
Publication Type :
Reference
Accession number :
93871881

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