Defence Mechanisms Flashcards by Ellie R | Brainscape

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Denial

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Refusing to acknowledge an event has happened.

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Displacement

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Transferring emotions to another object/person/thing.

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Repression

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Moving unpleasant/distressing thoughts into the unconscious.

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