Assertion: defense mechanism | /r/ObjectUse | used by the mind
Facets:
value: to ensure
type: PURPOSE
value: on subconscious levels
type: OTHER
value: for self-protection
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Other aspects of his theories have fallen out of favor, but the idea of defense mechanisms used by the mind for self-protection is still a very influential concept.
text: As the name suggests, defense mechanisms are techniques employed by the brain on subconscious levels to ensure that it does not feel unpleasant or threatened.