Dissociation in Psychology

 

Dissociation is an extreme distancing of oneself from a troubling context. Dissociation may be seen in victims of trauma. “Shutting down” emotionally can temporarily allow a person to function in the face of a severe threat instead of responding in a panic or with excessive rage. Dissociation may be associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

 A common illustration of a nonsevere type of dissociation is the case of driving a familiar route whilst daydreaming about something else. Your mind is temporarily elsewhere.

Displacement is a Level 5 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

 

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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