Acting out
Acting out refers to a socially unacceptable or even
harmful behavioral reaction to distress rather than a more peaceful processing
of the painful thoughts and feelings associated with an event like divorce,
natural disaster, or an accident.
Acting out is a Level 1 Defense Mechanism
Resources
A- Z List of Defense Mechanisms with descriptions
Psychotic Defense Mechanisms described
Defense Mechanisms Rating Scales
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