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Mechanizm obronny
A masculine noun phrase referring to unconscious psychological strategies used to protect a person from anxiety. Common examples include wyparcie and projekcja.
Examples in context
Wyparcie to bardzo częsty mechanizm obronny u pacjentów.
Denial is a very common defense mechanism in patients.
Profesor de Barbaro wyjaśniał mechanizmy obronne w rodzinie.
Professor de Barbaro explained defense mechanisms within the family.
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