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the reversion to an earlier stage of development in the face of unacceptable thoughts or impulses
Regression
performing an extreme behavior in order to express thoughts or feelings the person feels incapable of otherwise expressing
Acting out
when a person loses track of time and/or person, and instead finds another representation of their self in order to continue in the moment
Dissociation
a lesser form of dissociation, wherein parts of oneself are separated from awareness of other parts and behaving as if one had separate sets of values
Compartmentalization
the misattribution of a person’s undesired thoughts, feelings or impulses onto another person who does not have those thoughts, feelings or impulses
Projection
the converting of unwanted or dangerous thoughts, feelings or impulses into their opposites.
Reaction formation
the unconscious blocking of unacceptable thoughts, feelings and impulses
Repression
the redirecting of thoughts feelings and impulses directed at one person or object, but taken out upon another person or object.
Displacement
the overemphasis on thinking when confronted with an unacceptable impulse, situation or behavior without employing any emotions whatsoever to help mediate and place the thoughts into an emotional, human context
Intellectualization
putting something into a different light or offering a different explanation for one’s perceptions or behaviors in the face of a changing reality.
Rationalization
the attempt to take back an unconscious behavior or thought that is unacceptable or hurtful.
Undoing
the channeling of unacceptable impulses, thoughts and emotions into more acceptable ones.
Sublimation
a process of psychologically counterbalancing perceived weaknesses by emphasizing strength in other arenas
Compensation
the emphasis of a person’s needs or thoughts in a manner that is respectful, direct and firm.
Assertiveness
the refusal to accept reality or fact, acting as if a painful event, thought or feeling did not exist
Denial
