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FI.I.A.K1eFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

e. Defense mechanisms

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Elements of human behavior, including: e. Defense mechanisms

Bottom line

Defense mechanisms can be biological or psychological. Defense mechanisms often appear unconsciously and tend to distort, transform, or otherwise falsify reality.

Key numbers

Key numbers for e. Defense mechanisms
NumberWhat it means
introduced 1894Ego defense

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 2 (p. 2-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. AIH ch. 2 (p. 2-11) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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