Defense Mechanisms - Avoidance

By definition, avoidance is the act of diverting or sidestepping an attack, but let's be real, it's mostly just making up excuses.

Here's a quick rundown of some popular defense mechanisms:

• Procrastination: The art of putting off tasks until they become irrelevant.
• Deflection: Shifting blame to someone else, usually a subordinate or a scapegoat.