Projective Identification in Psychology

 

Projective Identification misattributes unacceptable feelings or impulses to someone else. 

People who deploy projective identification confuse their actual role as causal agent of the projected content. When acting in response to the projected material, the person may cause the target person to react as if they really caused the conflict. Projective Identification is a more complex process than is simple projection.

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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