Protecting the Self: Defense Mechanisms in Action

Protecting the Self: Defense Mechanisms in Action
ISBN-10
1593852983
ISBN-13
9781593852986
Category
Psychology
Pages
384
Language
English
Published
2006-05-18
Publisher
Guilford Press
Author
Phebe Cramer

Description

Integrating theory, research, and applications, this book examines the defense mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology. It describes how children and adults mobilize specific kinds of defenses to maintain their psychological equilibrium and preserve self-esteem, particularly in situations of trauma or stress.

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