Sublimation :: converting negative energies into positive or useful ones

Repression :: forgets memories that cause psychological pain or trauma

Regression :: a form of coping that is similar to an infant

Denial :: tricking your brain into thinking something is not true to protect yourself from pain

Projection :: accuse others of having the same “negative” impulses that you have

Displacement :: repressing “sexual or aggressive” impulses toward a person or thing and shifting those urges to a less threatening thing that is more acceptable

Reaction Formation :: feels guilty for a desire that is unacceptable so they act the opposite to lighten the amount of guilt

Rationalization :: when someone justifies their actions

Oral Focus :: Autonomy

oral aggressive :: dominate personality (too early)

oral passive :: dependent personality (too late)

Anal Focus :: Control

Anal retentive :: stubborn personality (too harsh)

Anal expulsive :: flighty personality (too lax)

Phallic Focus :: Relationships

Phallic Fixation :: competitive personality

Unresolved Oedipus/Electra Complex, castration complex, penis envy

Latency/NA Focus :: gender identity, superego development

Genital Focus :: Competency

Weak ego/dominant superego :: follows defense mechanisms

Weak ego/weak superego :: follows id