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PSY 202a
Coping Mechanisms
Term | Definition |
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Repression | keeping painful memories away from consciousness |
Regression | reverting to childness |
Displacement | redirecting negative emotions to "safer" target |
Denial | denial of existence of painful memories/experiences |
Humor | coping mechanisms |
Projection | attributing unacceptable desires to others |
Rationalization | justifying behavior by substituting acceptable reasons for less acceptable real reasons |
Reaction Formation | reducing anxiety by adopting beliefs contrary to own beliefs |
Sublimation | redirecting unacceptable desires into acceptable outlets |