Suppression refers to a conscious effort to inhibit the outward expression of emotions. This can involve minimising facial expressions, controlling body language, or attempting to hide emotional cues. However, suppression can also... Read more »
In psychology, displacement is an unconscious defense mechanism where unwanted feelings or impulses are redirected from a threatening or inappropriate target to a less threatening one. For example, someone angry at their... Read more »
Introjection is a defense mechanism where a person unconsciously adopts the ideas, attitudes, or behaviors of another person or group, often an authority figure. It’s a form of psychological incorporation, allowing the... Read more »
Sublimation is a defense mechanism in psychology where socially unacceptable impulses or desires are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors. It is considered a mature and adaptive defense mechanism, as it... Read more »
Rationalization is a psychological defense mechanism in which a person justifies or explains an uncomfortable feeling or behavior with a seemingly logical reason, rather than acknowledging the true, often more distressing, reason... Read more »