DEFENCE MECHANISM


Meaning of DEFENCE MECHANISM in English

( defence mechanisms)

A defence mechanism is a way of behaving or thinking which is not conscious or deliberate and is an automatic reaction to unpleasant experiences or feelings such as anxiety and fear.

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