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• rationalizationA defense mechanism of making excuses to justify behavior.
• reaction formationA defense mechanism of acting the opposite of one's true feelings.
• regressionA defense mechanism of returning to more childlike behavior under stress.
• repressionA defense mechanism that keeps painful thoughts and memories out of awareness.
• schizophreniaA severe mental illness with disturbed thinking, perception and behavior.
• self-esteemA person's overall sense of self-worth.
• stressThe body's physical and emotional response to a demand or threat (stressor).
• sublimationA defense mechanism that channels unacceptable urges into acceptable activities.

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