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Which of the following is not a defence mechanism?

ASerialization

BSublimation

CAggression

DRegression

Answer:

A. Serialization

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Defence Mechanisms

  • Definition: In psychoanalytic psychology, defence mechanisms are unconscious psychological strategies used by the ego to protect the individual from anxiety, guilt, and internal conflicts between the Id and Superego.

  • Origin: The concept was first introduced by Sigmund Freud and was later systematically expanded and detailed by his daughter, Anna Freud, in her book "The Ego and the Mechanisms of Defence" (1936).

Common Types of Defence Mechanisms

  • Repression: The unconscious exclusion of painful or unacceptable thoughts and impulses from conscious awareness.

  • Projection: Attributing one's own unacceptable impulses, desires, or faults onto others.

  • Regression: Reverting to an earlier stage of psychological or behavioral development when faced with stressful situations.

  • Rationalization: Creating logically plausible and socially acceptable reasons to justify unacceptable behavior or failures.

  • Sublimation: Channeling unacceptable impulses or instincts into socially constructive and productive activities.

  • Reaction Formation: Behaving in a manner directly opposite to one's true, unacceptable unconscious desires.

  • Displacement: Redirecting an impulse or emotional response from a threatening target to a safer, non-threatening substitute.

  • Denial: Refusing to acknowledge painful realities or obvious truths.

What is Serialization?

  • Serialization is not a defence mechanism in psychology.

  • It is a cognitive developmental concept introduced by Jean Piaget (also known as Seriation), which refers to the ability to arrange objects in order according to a quantifiable dimension (such as size, weight, or length).

  • In computing and data storage, serialization refers to the process of converting an object into a format that can be easily stored or transmitted.


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