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Posted by shadows721 on July 25, 2004, at 15:36:38
Projection
"A defense mechanism in which the individual attributes to other people impulses and traits that he himself has but cannot accept. It is especially likely to occur when the person lacks insight into his own impulses and traits.""The externalisation of internal unconscious wishes, desires or emotions on to other people.
"Attributing one's own undesirabe traits to other people or agencies, e.g., an aggressive man accuses other people of being hostile."
"The individual perceives in others the motive he denies having himself. Thus the cheat is sure that everyone else is dishonest. The would-be adulterer accuses his wife of infidelity."
"People attribute their own undesirable traits onto others. An individual who unconsciously recognises his or her aggressive tendencies may then see other people acting in an excessively aggressive way."
"Projection is the opposite defence mechanism to identification. We project our own unpleasant feelings onto someone else and blame them for having thoughts that we really have."
Posted by shadows721 on July 25, 2004, at 15:56:29
In reply to Projection in psychology, posted by shadows721 on July 25, 2004, at 15:36:38
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