Denial Defense Mechanism
Denial is a defense mechanism where we soothe discomforting emotions by denying certain aspects of reality.
Defense Mechanisms
Moral Justification
Moral justification is the cognitive construal of behavior to reconstruct cognitive interpretations of behavior in kinder terms.
Moral Disengagement Theory
Moral disengagement theory examines the various mechanisms individuals employ to rationalize and justify unethical actions.
Ego Development
Through a mix of biological givens and environmental influences, we develop adaptive and maladaptive patterns for dealing with life.
Projective Identification
Projective identification is a defensive process where one person projects unwanted traits onto someone who then identifies with the trait.