The largely unconscious reactions used to protect a person from unpleasant emotions such as anxiety and guilt are

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These unconscious reactions are specifically called defense mechanisms, which unconsciously protect an individual from feelings of anxiety, guilt, and other unpleasant emotions. Coping mechanisms refer to conscious strategies an individual uses to deal with stressors or difficult situations. Offense mechanisms and id mechanisms are not recognized psychological terms.

The Largely Unconscious Reactions Used to Protect a Person from Unpleasant