Phobias, Anxiety And Defense Mechanisms

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6 pages in length. An individual whose life is consumed by anxiety has a greater inclination toward developing defense mechanisms - even toward situations that present no clear threat - a behavior that occurs as a way to make uncomfortable situations easier to address. Five such defense mechanisms Rhea displays in association with her phobic tendencies include denial, repression, displacement, impression management and fantasy, all of which serve to impair the way in which she has come to interact with peers, family and the world around her, which has ultimately lead to lifelong problems associated with her ability to cope with perceived threats. Bibliography lists 4 sources.