Defence mechanisms

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  • Created by: claud
  • Created on: 15-05-14 11:37
Defence mechanisms are used by the...
ego
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Projection is...
transferring unwanted thoughts onto someone else
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Denial is...
refusing to accept an unwanted thought
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Steve is finding it increasingly difficult to see things but refuses to admit he needs glasses. This is an example of...
Denial
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Repression is...
pushing unwanted thoughts into the unconscious mind
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Maria isn't aware of feeling upset but finds she keeps bursting into tears. This is an example of
Repression
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Jordan wants people to pay her more attention, but accuses Sasha of always wanting to be the centre of attention. This is an example of...
Projection
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Defence mechanisms are used to protect our
Conscious mind
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Projection is...

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transferring unwanted thoughts onto someone else

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Denial is...

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Steve is finding it increasingly difficult to see things but refuses to admit he needs glasses. This is an example of...

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Repression is...

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