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'''Defense''' [[mechanisms]] are [[psychological]] strategies brought into play by various entities to cope with [[reality]] and to maintain self-image. [[Health]]y [[persons]] normally use different defences throughout life. An [[ego]] defence mechanism becomes pathological only when its [[persistent]] use leads to maladaptive [[behavior]] such that the [[physical]] and/or [[mental]] health of the [[individual]] is adversely affected. The [[purpose]] of the Ego Defence Mechanisms is to protect the mind/self/ego from [[anxiety]], social sanctions or to provide a refuge from a situation with which one cannot currently cope.[1]

'''Defense''' [[mechanisms]] are [[psychological]] strategies brought into play by various entities to cope with [[reality]] and to maintain self-image. [[Health]]y [[persons]] normally use different defences throughout life. An [[ego]] defence mechanism becomes pathological only when its [[persistent]] use leads to maladaptive [[behavior]] such that the [[physical]] and/or [[mental]] health of the [[individual]] is adversely affected. The [[purpose]] of the Ego Defence Mechanisms is to protect the mind/self/ego from [[anxiety]], social sanctions or to provide a refuge from a situation with which one cannot currently cope.[1]

<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Defense'''''(s), follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Defenses '''''this link'''''].</center>

<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Defense'''''(s), follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Defenses '''''this link'''''].</center>

They are more accurately referred to as ''ego defence mechanisms'', and can thus be categorized as occurring when the id impulses are in conflict with each other, when the id impulses conflict with super-ego [[values]] and [[beliefs]], and when an external threat is posed to the ego.

They are more accurately referred to as ''ego defence mechanisms'', and can thus be categorized as occurring when the id impulses are in conflict with each other, when the id impulses conflict with super-ego [[values]] and [[beliefs]], and when an external threat is posed to the ego.