Uonscious Mind and Ego Defense Mechanisms
According to your readings, what is the relationship between the unconscious mind and ego defense mechanisms? Why are these relationships important? What are two defense mechanisms that you recognize in someone you know well and that they use predominantly? Why do you think they use these defense mechanisms?
Please provide an answer to the question between 150-250 words with at least 1-2 peer reviewed article/journal and reference and cited in proper APA 6th edition format.
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Ego defenses are behaviors or influences that prevent individuals from painful memories and thoughts and cannot be controlled by the conscious mind (Conte & Plutchik, 1995). The unconscious mind is made up of processes that affect feelings…
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