Reaction Formation, Fixation
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what is reaction formation?
turning an unacceptable feeling into its exact opposite
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why does it happen?
to reduce internal conflict by “reversing" the true emotion so the ego feels safer
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example of reaction formation?
someone who secretly hates someone may act overly friendly and caring toward them
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what is fixation?
getting stuck at an earlier stage of psychological development because moving forward causes anxiety
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how does a fixation show up in adulthood?
the person may behave in childlike, immature, or overly dependent ways
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example of fixation?
an adult afraid of independence may remain overly dependent on others
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