Table 3 Description of defensive mechanisms
| Defensive mechanism | Median | 25% | 75% | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior adaptation | 95 | 86 | 105 | 61 | 129 |
| Disavowal | 23 | 19.5 | 28 | 10 | 52 |
| Mental inhibition | 52.5 | 41 | 63 | 28 | 92 |
| Major distortion | 21 | 14 | 28 | 8 | 51 |
| Minor distortion | 20 | 15 | 26.5 | 8 | 43 |
| Action | 27.5 | 22 | 36 | 10 | 59 |