Defense reaction and Rationalisation

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

Rationalisation and defense reaction are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Rationalisation" with "Defense reaction", 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.

Defense reaction and rationalisation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defense reaction" instead a noun "Rationalisation".

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