Match the defense mechanism with the example. The defense mechanism that blocks

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Match the defense mechanism with the example.

The defense mechanism that blocks from awareness material threatening to one's self-esteem is

[ Choose ] Repression Denial Reaction Formation Projection Regression Intellectualization Sublimation Rationalization

The defense mechanism in which self-justifying explanations replace the real unconscious reasons for actions is

[ Choose ] Repression Denial Reaction Formation Projection Regression Intellectualization Sublimation Rationalization

Paul spends many hours painting portraits of his lovely sister in law. He is unconsciously attracted to her and his painting reveal his use of ____.

[ Choose ] Repression Denial Reaction Formation Projection Regression Intellectualization Sublimation Rationalization

1. Denial is the mechanism that blocks threatening material to make itself available to conscious awareness.

2. Rationalisation is the mechanism in which self-justifying explanations are given in place of the real unconscious reasons.

3. This illustrates the example of sublimation.

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