Neurotic Defensive Mechanisms
Here are the most common neurotic defensive mechanisms. Somewhat common in adults to one extent or another, they can help in short-term coping, but can prove problematic in long-term relationships and employment.
1. Displacement
Shifting of sexual or aggressive impulses to a more acceptable or less threatening target. Also, redirecting emotion to a safer outlet.
2. Dissociation
Detachment from reality (as opposed to a loss of reality which is psychosis).
3. Hypochondriasis
Excessive preoccupation with having a serious illness.
4. Intellectualization
(as a form of isolation) Focus on the intellectual aspects.
5. Isolation
Separation of feelings from events or ideas.
6. Rationalization
Making excuses.
7. Reaction formation
Taking the opposite belief because the real belief causes distress.
8. Regression
Temporary reversion to an earlier stage of development. Often - whining.
9. Repression
10. Undoing
11. Withdrawal
12. Social Comparison
Used to make one feel better about oneself.
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1. Displacement
Shifting of sexual or aggressive impulses to a more acceptable or less threatening target. Also, redirecting emotion to a safer outlet.
2. Dissociation
Detachment from reality (as opposed to a loss of reality which is psychosis).
3. Hypochondriasis
Excessive preoccupation with having a serious illness.
4. Intellectualization
(as a form of isolation) Focus on the intellectual aspects.
5. Isolation
Separation of feelings from events or ideas.
6. Rationalization
Making excuses.
7. Reaction formation
Taking the opposite belief because the real belief causes distress.
8. Regression
Temporary reversion to an earlier stage of development. Often - whining.
9. Repression
10. Undoing
11. Withdrawal
12. Social Comparison
Used to make one feel better about oneself.
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