Anticipation as a Psychological Defense

 

Anticipation is a generally adaptive strategy for dealing with expected distress or conflict in the future by planning their reaction. Anticipation can help people prepare for debates, marriage, job interviews, travel, and sports events.

Anticipation is a Level 7 Defense Mechanism.

Resources

A- Z List of Defense Mechanisms with descriptions

 

Psychotic Defense Mechanisms described

 

Defense Mechanisms Rating Scales

            Form Self-Report 30

            Q-Sort Version

 

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