Psychological projection is the mental process in which an individual attributes their own internal thoughts, beliefs, emotions, experiences and personality traits to another person or group, a concept described within psychology, psychoanalysis and psychotherapy alike.
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Core ClaimIn psychology, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy, projection is the mental process in which an individual attributes their own internal thoughts, beliefs, emotions, experiences, and personality traits to another person or group. 1 First Described Year Classification
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1. Psychological projection
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In psychology, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy, projection is the mental process in which an individual attributes their own internal thoughts, beliefs, emotions, experiences, and personality traits to another person or group.
In Branch: Cognitive Psychology, Lead section
The American Psychological Association Dictionary of Psychology defines projection as follows:[T]he process by which one attributes one's own individual positive or negative characteristics, affects, and impulses to another person or group... often a defense mechanism in which unpleasant or unacceptable impulses, stressors, ideas, affects, or responsibilities are attributed to others.
In Group: Projection and Transference Processes, Lead
In psychology, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy, projection is the mental process in which an individual attributes their own internal thoughts, beliefs, emotions, experiences, and personality traits to another person or group.
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