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Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or emotional pain. They are unconscious processes that are used to protect the ego from harm or distress, and can be both healthy and unhealthy. Examples of defense mechanisms include repression, denial, projection, displacement, and rationalization.