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What is a defense mechanism in psychology when a boy has insecurities and doesn't talk to a girl or wants to become friends with her but he talks to everyone else?
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∙ 13y ago
Fear of rejection probably
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Definition for sublimation?
In psychology, sublimation is a mature type of defense mechanism where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are unconsciously transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.
What defense mechanism operates by pushing anxiety-provoking material into the unconscious?
In psychology, repression refers to pushing unwelcome material out of the conscious mind.
What is ego defense mechanism?
Denial, repression, displacement.
Defense mechanism how do defense mechanisms serve to protect the individual from anxiety?
Through denial, repression, or displacement.
What type of defense mechanism is used by surpressing childhood trama?
Repression.
How is a defense mechanism?
What is a defense mechanism
Definition for sublimation?
In psychology, sublimation is a mature type of defense mechanism where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are unconsciously transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.
What is the defense mechanism of the turtle?
One of the defense mechanism's of the turtle is the ability to hide in it's shell.
The Stockholm Syndrome is an example of what defense mechanism?
Stockholm Syndrome is an example of the defense mechanism of identification.
What is the synonym for coping mechanism?
Adaptation or defense mechanism.
Are hand gestures viewed as a defense mechanism?
No, the hand gestures are not viewed as a defense mechanism but communication mechanism. Some of the hand gestures that is viewed as a defense mechanism includes crossed arms with fists and arm crossed with thumbs.
Reflexes are a part of the body's defense mechanism. true or false?
Reflexes are a part of the body's defense mechanism.
What is the most primary defense mechanism?
aggressive defense
Which one of these is not a defense mechanism?
me
What defense mechanism operates by pushing anxiety -provoking material into the unconscious?
In Psychology, repression refers to pushing unwelcome material out of the conscious mind.
Is defense mechanism good or bad?
Defense is usually good.
Is saying you were a drunk a defense mechanism?
no
