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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.
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Threats can be real from the external world or internally generated with thoughts.
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