Defense Mechanisms: These are psychological strategies used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or discomfort caused by subconscious feelings. Examples include repression (pushing unwanted thoughts into the unconscious) and denial (refusing to acknowledge reality).
Transference: This is when a patient redirects their emotions and attitudes towards a therapist or analyst based on their past experiences with significant people in their lives.
Repression: Repression is a defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or impulses are pushed into the unconscious mind to prevent conscious awareness and reduce anxiety.