Asked by Casey Labrada on May 21, 2024
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Denial and projection are the most basic defense mechanisms.
Denial
A psychological defense mechanism involving refusal to accept reality or facts, thus avoiding a painful or uncomfortable truth.
Projection
A defense mechanism where an individual ascribes their own unwanted thoughts, feelings, or motivations to someone else.
Defense Mechanisms
Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety and internal conflict by denying or distorting reality.
- Comprehend diverse coping techniques and articulate distinctions between direct and defensive coping strategies.
Verified Answer
JK
Johanna KauffmanMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Denial and projection are indeed defense mechanisms, but the most basic defense mechanism is often considered to be repression, according to Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend diverse coping techniques and articulate distinctions between direct and defensive coping strategies.