Anxiety: 5 primitive Defenses You Use Against It

The video discusses psychological defense mechanisms, which are unconscious behaviors used to protect oneself from anxiety due to mental conflicts. It explains both primitive and mature defense mechanisms, such as acting out, denial, and intellectualization. The video emphasizes the importance of awareness and self-reflection in managing these defenses to avoid long-term problems.

Explain the concept of displacement and provide an example.

What is intellectualization and how can it affect emotional processing?

Why is it important to be aware of our defense mechanisms?

How can self-reflection help in understanding our psychological defenses?