Defence mechanism in OCD
Correct Answer: Reaction formation
Description: Three defense mechanisms are common in OCD- Isolation, Undoing & Reaction formation Isolation: Unconsciously isolate and disown their own thoughts, experiencing as forign thoughts. Undoing: unconsciously cancel out an unacceptable desire or act by performing another act. Reaction formation: suppress an unacceptable desire by taking on a lifestyle that expresses the opposite desire.
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