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Ego defense mechanisms are automatic, unconscious mental processes used by the mind to reduce stress, anxiety, or internal conflict. They help protect a person’s self-image and reduce emotional pain. Common examples include: Denial: Refusing to accept reality Repression: Hiding painful memories Projection: Attributing your feelings to others Displacement: Shifting emotions to a safer target These […]

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Ego defense mechanisms

Ego Defense Mechanisms Ego defense mechanisms are unconscious strategies used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or distressing thoughts. Examples include denial, repression, projection, and rationalization. These mechanisms help maintain emotional stability but may distort reality and hinder emotional growth if overused. They play a key role in psychodynamic theory.