Védmechanizmusként

Védmechanizmusként is a Hungarian term that translates to "as a defense mechanism." In psychology, defense mechanisms are unconscious psychological strategies used to cope with reality and maintain self-state. They are thought to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings. These mechanisms operate at an unconscious level and distort or deny reality in some way. Examples of defense mechanisms include repression, denial, projection, displacement, reaction formation, regression, sublimation, and rationalization. While defense mechanisms can be adaptive in the short term, their overuse or reliance on immature mechanisms can lead to maladaptive behaviors and psychological distress. Understanding defense mechanisms is crucial in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapy for identifying and resolving underlying conflicts. The concept was first extensively developed by Sigmund Freud and later expanded upon by his daughter, Anna Freud. The effectiveness and nature of defense mechanisms are subjects of ongoing debate and research within psychology.