Projection is attributing a negative quality about oneself to someone else. A person who is unhappy with their appearance is highly critical of the appearance of others. A clergyman preaches against pornography as if he were bolstering out of his discomfort with his inability to resist porn. In romantic relationships, partners may blame the other for their own flaws.
Projection is a Level 3 Defense Mechanism.
Resources
A- Z List of Defense Mechanisms with descriptions
Psychotic Defense Mechanisms described
Defense Mechanisms Rating Scales
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