List and describe three common defense mechanisms.

Regression is the reversion to an earlier stage of development in the face of unacceptable thoughts or impulses. For an example an adolescent who is overwhelmed with fear, anger and growing sexual impulses might become clingy and start exhibiting earlier

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1. Denial- the refusal to accept reality or fact; the action of declaring something to be untrue
2. Regression- A defense mechanism leading to the temporary or long-term reversion of the ego to an earlier stage of development rather than handling unacceptable impulses in a more adult way.
3. Acting out- performing in action in contrast to bearing.

If you don't know any of these words that I used in my sentences then looked them up and describe them using a different word.

Depression would be the correct answer