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Explore the complete catalogue of 101 psychological defenses in this comprehensive guide by Routledge. Defenses are mental operations that restore psychic equilibrium when people struggle with overwhelming emotions from internal conflict, removing distressing components from conscious awareness. From impulsivity and hostility to seemingly ordinary activities like playing golf or saving money, this book reveals how the mind protects itself through diverse mechanisms. Whether you're a mental health practitioner, psychology student, or someone seeking deeper self-understanding, this resource provides practical descriptions of the most extensive defense compilation ever assembled, helping you recognise these patterns in everyday life and therapeutic contexts.

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Features 101 psychological defenses, the most comprehensive compilation ever catalogued in a single reference work.

Includes practical descriptions of defence mechanisms ranging from impulsivity to everyday activities like playing golf or saving money.

Explains how defences restore psychic equilibrium by removing unpleasant emotional components from conscious awareness.

Written by established author Blackman and published by Routledge, a trusted academic and professional publisher.

Designed for mental health practitioners, psychology students, and individuals exploring how the mind manages conflict and stress.

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Release Date
10 February 2004
Listed Since
08 February 2007

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