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Defense Mechanisims
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Conversion | Physical symptoms that help channel and control unberable feelings. Real but can not be seen on x-ray or any lab work |
| Fantasy | Wishfull thinking, not attainable |
| Intellectualization | Excessive reasoning or logic is used to avoid experiencing disturbing feelings. |
| Rationalization | Justifies undesirable behavior, belifes and statements by providing acceptable explanations for them, example Excuses |
| Undoing | attempting to cancel out an action that was unacceptable |
| Somatization | Transfer of painfull feelings to body parts, feelings expressed as a physical symptom |