Psychiatry and Psychology

Projection

A defense mechanism, operating unconsciously, whereby that which is emotionally unacceptable in the self is rejected and attributed (projected) to others.

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Abstract

A defense mechanism, operating unconsciously, whereby that which is emotionally unacceptable in the self is rejected and attributed (projected) to others.

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  • Defense Mechanisms (1966-1968)

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  1. F01.393w.693w

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WM 193.5.P7

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Projection. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011385. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011385
  2. Projection. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection
  3. Projection. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q608353