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방어기제
This clinical term refers to unconscious psychological strategies used to reduce anxiety from unacceptable or potentially harmful stimuli. It is used in both clinical and daily interpersonal analysis.
Examples in context
회피는 인간의 본능적인 방어기제이다
Avoidance is an instinctive human defense mechanism
그는 방어기제로 유머를 사용한다
He uses humor as a defense mechanism
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