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