<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  What are defense mechanisms in psychology? Context: Defense mechanisms in psychology are strategies individuals use to cope with reality and protect themselves from uncomfortable emotions. Answer: [/INST]Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies that individuals use to cope with reality and protect themselves from uncomfortable emotions.</s>