When a patient feels shame, guilt, or fear, he or she may react using ________.

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When a patient experiences negative emotions such as shame, guilt or fear, they may subconsciously resort to defense mechanisms in order to protect their ego or self-esteem. Some examples of defense mechanisms include denial, repression, projection, and displacement. These mechanisms act as a form of self-deception and are often used subconsciously. Violence and affection are not necessarily common reactions to negative emotions such as shame, guilt, or fear.

When a Patient Feels Shame, Guilt, or Fear, He or She