Mature Defense Mechanisms Flashcards

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Avoiding negative feelings by helping others

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Altruism

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Using humor to avoid uncomfortable feelings

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Humor

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Channeling impulses into socially acceptable behaviors

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Sublimation

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Putting unwanted feelings aside to cope with reality

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Suppression

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