Monday, January 9, 2023

Compensation in Psychology

 


Compensation is a strategy of dealing with negative feelings of inadequacy by investing energy elsewhere. A person in a distressing relationship may overinvest their time and energy at work instead of working on the relationship. Religious people may compensate for distress in their family relationships by investing heavily in ministry especially in cases where divorce is taboo and a model household is expected.

Resources

A- Z List of Defense Mechanisms with descriptions

 

Psychotic Defense Mechanisms described

 

Defense Mechanisms Rating Scales

            Form Self-Report 30

            Q-Sort Version

Geoffrey W. Sutton, PhD is Emeritus Professor of Psychology. He retired from a clinical practice and was credentialed in clinical neuropsychology and psychopharmacology. His website is  www.suttong.com

 

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