# 防御机制索引
This index provides a comprehensive list of psychological defense mechanisms, organized according to George Vaillant's hierarchical model.
## Level 1: Pathological Defenses
These mechanisms are considered the most primitive and are often associated with psychosis. They involve a significant distortion of reality.
* [Denial](Denial.md)
* [Splitting](Splitting.md)
## Level 2: Immature Defenses
These mechanisms are common in adolescents and adults with personality disorders. They are associated with less effective coping and can lead to interpersonal difficulties.
* [Acting out](Acting_out.md)
* [Autistic fantasy](Autistic_fantasy.md)
* [Devaluation](Devaluation.md)
* [Fixation](Fixation.md)
* [Help-rejecting complaining](Help-rejecting_complaining.md)
* [Idealization](Idealization.md)
* [Omnipotence](Omnipotence.md)
* [Passive aggression](Passive_aggression.md)
* [Projection](Projection.md)
* [Projective identification](Projective_identification.md)
## Level 3: Neurotic Defenses
These mechanisms are common in adults and are considered more mature than the previous levels, but they can still lead to long-term problems in relationships and work.
* [Displacement](Displacement.md)
* [Dissociation](Dissociation.md)
* [Intellectualization](Intellectualization.md)
* [Introjection](Introjection.md)
* [Isolation of affect](Isolation_of_affect.md)
* [Rationalization](Rationalization.md)
* [Reaction formation](Reaction_formation.md)
* [Repression](Repression.md)
* [Undoing](Undoing.md)
## Level 4: Mature Defenses
These are the healthiest and most adaptive defense mechanisms. They are associated with successful and fulfilling lives.
* [Altruism](Altruism.md)
* [Anticipation](Anticipation.md)
* [Humor](Humor.md)
* [Self-assertion](Self-assertion.md)
* [Self-observation](Self-observation.md)
* [Sublimation](Sublimation.md)
* [Suppression](Suppression.md)