How do you think an operant theorist like Skinner would explain defence mechanisms Give several examples.

answers should demonstrate students' understanding both of several defence mechanisms and of the principles of operant conditioning.in general,an operant theorist would probably explain defence mechanisms as behaviours that one has learned to engage in when confronted by anxiety-arousing stimuli because those behaviours have led to anxiety reduction.this is an example of negative reinforcement.defence mechanisms might also be explained as examples of escape or avoidance behaviours.