Summarize the theory of defense mechanisms in general

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Psychoanalytic Perspective Refer to the defense mechanisms that were described of your textbook and Unit 4 of your course notes. Choose one defense mechanism that your character has displayed.

a. First, summarize the theory of defense mechanisms in general, then provide greater detail about the defense mechanism that you have selected. Use your textbook, course notes, and other resources provided to you on our UR Courses site, and optionally, reputable external sources (e.g., academic journal articles, books, websites from academic institutions, websites by professional psychology organizations) if you wish. Sites such as Wikipedia or SimplyPsychology.org are not a cceptable.

b. Explain the situation(s) in which your character has displayed the defense mechanism. What circumstances led to the use of this defense mechanism? Did the character exhibit any self-awareness about their use of this defense mechanism (e.g., recognizing that they were reacting in a way that helped them to avoid addressing their feelings directly)? How did their use of this defense mechanism affect them? Did their use of a defense mechanism have an effect on any of the other characters they interacted with, and if so, in what way?

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