defence reaction

  • 1defence reaction — noun (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires • Syn: ↑defense mechanism, ↑defense reaction, ↑defence mechanism, ↑defense, ↑defence • Topics: ↑psych …

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  • 2reaction formation — noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which a person unconsciously develops attitudes and behavior that are the opposite of unacceptable repressed desires and impulses and serve to conceal them his strict morality is just a reaction formation… …

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  • 3defence mechanism — noun (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires • Syn: ↑defense mechanism, ↑defense reaction, ↑defence reaction, ↑defense, ↑defence • Topics: ↑psychia …

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  • 5Defence of the Reich — Part of Campaigns of World War II …

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  • 6Defence Science and Technology Laboratory — Agency overview Formed 2 July 2001 Preceding agency Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Jurisdiction Un …

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  • 7Defence Regulation 18B — Defence Regulation 18B, often referred to as simply 18B, was the most famous of the Defence Regulations used by the British Government during World War II. The complete technical reference name for this rule was: Regulation 18B of the Defence… …

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  • 8defence mechanism — defence mechanisms N COUNT A defence mechanism is a way of behaving or thinking which is not conscious or deliberate and is an automatic reaction to unpleasant experiences or feelings such as anxiety and fear …

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  • 9reaction formation — n a psychological defense mechanism in which one form of behavior substitutes for or conceals a diametrically opposed repressed impulse in order to protect against it * * * (in psychoanalysis) a defence mechanism by which unacceptable unconscious …

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  • 10defence mechanism — reaction of self protection by an organism; mental process whereby one avoids unpleasant ideas or impulses (Psychoanalysis) …

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