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Question		Answer
repression start learning		pushing unwanted feelings into the unconcious
projection start learning		atributing unwanted feelings or emotions to someone else (hipocrysy)
rationalisation start learning		explaining questionable behaviour or uncomfortable feelings in a seemingly logical way to avoid any true explanation
regression start learning		reatreating into earlier stages of development rather than handling something in a more adult way
denial start learning		refusing to accept or acknowledge reality bc its too painfull
sublimation start learning		transforming negative impulses into socialy acceptable behaviour
displacement start learning		shifting negative emotions from the source to someone less thretening to relieve tension
reaction formation start learning		behaving in the opposite way to someones true feelings or thoughts
overcompensation start learning		covering someones inadequacies in one area by overachieving in other
intellectualisation start learning		distancing oneself from negative emotions by focusing on facts and logic
fantasy start learning		escaping into daydreaming to stay away from unsatisfying reality
isolation of affect start learning		experiencing traumatic events without emotions associated with them

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