What are defence mechanisms? Explain repression. - Vidyadip

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What are defence mechanisms? Explain repression.

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Defence mechanisms is a way of reducing anxiety by distorting reality of which the individual is not aware, regulated by ego. Some defence against anxiety is normal and adaptive but people who use these mechanisms to such an extent that reality is truly distorted, develop various forms of maladjustments.Repression Anxiety provoking behaviours or thoughts are totally dismissed by the unconscious.

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