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Defensive Mechanisms

Defensive Mechanisms. Freudian Psychoanalysis. defense mechanisms – “are psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, groups and even nations to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.” Simple terms, ways to protect the ego from outside influences

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Defensive Mechanisms

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  1. Defensive Mechanisms Freudian Psychoanalysis

  2. defense mechanisms – “are psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, groups and even nations to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.” • Simple terms, ways to protect the ego from outside influences • Often referred to as a coping mechanism • Everybody uses defense mechanisms, but… • Four levels of defense mechanism, one being not so good, four being pretty normal

  3. Denial!

  4. Distortion

  5. Delusionary Projection

  6. Level 2 Defense Mechanisms • Obviously aren’t as bad as Level 1, but can be a real problem in excess

  7. Fantasy

  8. Projection

  9. Somatization

  10. Passive Aggressive

  11. Acting Out

  12. Idealization

  13. Level 3! • Not as maladaptive as 2, everyone to some extent uses these defense mechanisms

  14. Displacement

  15. Dissociation

  16. Isolation

  17. Intellectualization

  18. Repression

  19. Level 4 – Defense Mechanisms • commonly found among emotionally healthy adults and are considered the most mature

  20. Altruism

  21. Anticipation

  22. Humor

  23. Identification

  24. Introjection

  25. Sublimation

  26. Suppression

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