defense mechanism

(psychology) A psychological strategy used unconsciously by people to cope with harmful or stressful situations. / (evolutionary biology) An automatic reaction of the body against foreign antibodies.

Japanese Meaning

心理学的文脈: 個人が有害またはストレスのある状況に無意識で対処するために用いる心理的防衛機制 / 進化生物学的文脈: 身体が異物に対し自動的に示す防御反応や免疫機構

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When criticized at work, she often uses denial as a defense mechanism to protect her self-esteem.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

職場で批判されると、彼女はしばしば自己尊重感を守るために否認という防衛機制を使う。

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Sense（1）

(psychology) A psychological strategy used unconsciously by people to cope with harmful or stressful situations.

Sense（2）

(evolutionary biology) An automatic reaction of the body against foreign antibodies.

defense mechanisms

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