defence mechanism (Q74983)
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unconscious psychological mechanism that reduces anxiety arising from unacceptable or potentially harmful stimuli
- psychological defence mechanism
- defense mechanism
- defence mechanisms
- defense mechanisms
- self-defence mechanism
- self-defense mechanism
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| English | defence mechanism |
unconscious psychological mechanism that reduces anxiety arising from unacceptable or potentially harmful stimuli |
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