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defence mechanism
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defence mechanism
reaction of self-protection by an organism; mental process whereby one avoids unpleasant ideas or impulses (Psychoanalysis)
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Defence mechanisms
A defence mechanism is a coping technique that reduces anxiety arising from unacceptable or potentially harmful impulses. Defence mechanisms are unconscious and are not to be confused with conscious coping strategies. Sigmund Freud was one of the first proponents of this construct.
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defence mechanism
Noun
1. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
(synonym) defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence reaction, defense, defence
(hypernym) psychoanalytic process
(hyponym) compensation
(classification) psychiatry, psychopathology, psychological medicine
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defence mechanism
Eng: defence mechanism
Urdu: مدافعانہ حیلے ۔ بچاو کے حیلے
Urdu: مدافعانہ حیلے ۔ بچاو کے حیلے
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defence mechanism
forsvarsmekanisme, selvbeskyttelses reaktion hos en organisme; mental proces hvori man undgår ubehagelige ideer og impulser (psykoanalyse)
