Psychology Definitions: Ego Defense
Ego Defense:Ego defense is a term in psychoanalytic theory. According to the theory, we use defense mechanisms to protect the ego against anxiety. Ego defense is achieved through behavioral and cognitive protections against threats.
Threats can be real from the external world or internally generated with thoughts. Please support Flourishing Life Society with a social media share or by visiting an advertisement link on this page:
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