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You will demonstrate your understanding of these mechanisms by developing an educational brochure that you could distribute to clients.

The ego develops defense mechanisms to deal with the Id's primitive impulses, warnings, the expectations of the superego, and the realities of the real world. Defense mechanisms are designed to ward off unacceptable id impulses that are at odds with superego standards or that would result in real-world problems. They have four primary characteristics: (1) they are automatic; (2) they are unconscious; (3) they ward off unacceptable impulses; and (4) they distort reality. For practical purposes, a defense mechanism is used to protect your feelings in various situations, like a bulletproof vest for your senses. Your book explains defense mechanisms and provides examples in Table 2.1, Ego Defense Mechanisms. 

 A brochure that you could give to a client that explains defense mechanisms. 

 The layout of your publication and include the following components: 

• A definition of defense mechanisms. 
• Examples of defense mechanisms. Do not simply provide a list. Provide explanations.  
• Three hypothetical situations other than those described in the textbook of how a defense mechanism could emerge. For example, projection is defined as an individual accusing another person of being angry instead of owning their anger. 
• Suggestions for managing defense mechanisms. What are alternatives to defense mechanisms? What are healthy coping strategies?