Classical psychoanalytical theory. The unconscious reaction the ego uses to protect itself from anxiety arising from psychic conflict. Also called escape mechanism. See avoidance- projection- regression- substitution.
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "DEFENSE MECHANISM," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/defense-mechanism/ (accessed January 20, 2022).
