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Explain two causes of defence mechanisms

Explain two causes of defence mechanisms

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i) Anxiety - defense mechanism occur when individuals feel threatened/ fear/ worry/ conflicts between ego and the super ego.

ii) To escape - defense mechanisms occur when individuals want to escape unacceptable motives/ negative feelings/ pain

iii) To defend - defense mechanisms occur when individuals want to protect their egos/ are not able to do something/ when threatened/ when cannot face their short comings.
johnmulu answered the question on July 5, 2017 at 08:25

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