Matching
-A technique aimed at self-protection through avoidance of unpleasant realities.
A) Defense mechanism
B) Rationalization
C) Cognitive dissonance
D) Egocentrism
E) Ethnocentrism
F) Conformity

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Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies that are unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings. Matching, as described, aligns with the concept of a defense mechanism, where an individual might avoid or distort reality as a way to cope with stress or anxiety.

Matching -A Technique Aimed at Self-Protection Through Avoidance of Unpleasant Realities