Defence mechanism and Rationalisation

Defence mechanism noun - (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.

Rationalisation and defence mechanism are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Rationalisation" with "Defence mechanism", this terms are similar.

Rationalisation noun - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening.

Defence mechanism and rationalisation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defence mechanism" instead a noun "Rationalisation".

Nearby Words: rationalize, rationalise, rationality, rationalization, rationalism