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Projection (Psychology)

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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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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. 1
First Described Year
1896 1
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Type of Phenomenon
Emotional Phenomenon 1
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Source Psychological projection
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1. Psychological projection
  • Lead section, first sentence
    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, Categories
    Wikipedia article 'Psychological projection' is filed under Category:Cognitive biases.
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