What is re-reaction formation?
What is re-reaction formation?
Reaction formation is just one of several types of defense mechanisms described by psychology. Sigmund Freud, the famous Austrian psychologist, was among the first to categorize and label defense mechanisms. Other psychologists, like Freud’s daughter Anna Freud, have also contributed to the list, which includes:
How do you identify a reaction formation?
Working with a counselor or therapist to identify a reaction formation means you will have to recognize thoughts and impulses you may likely find uncomfortable. The purpose is to explore and ultimately accept the underlying thoughts or impulses that caused the anxiety which led to the reaction formation in the first place.
What challenges can lead to a reaction formation?
While there is no hard research determining what challenges can lead to a reaction formation, some common issue types have been identified as more likely to lead to a reaction formation.
What motivates reaction formation?
Second, the more emotionally charged the issue, and the less room for ambiguity in the choice, the more potential there is for a reaction formation. People are typically motivated to have a reaction formation because of guilt, fear, and confusion. We are afraid to be wholly who we are or wish to be in front of other people.
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Reaction Formation goes further than projection such that unwanted impulses and thoughts are not acknowledged. Extreme patterns of Reaction Formation are found in paranoia and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), where the person becomes trapped in a cycle of repeating a behavior that they know (at least at a deep level) is somehow wrong.
What is an example of reaction formation in psychology?
Examples of reaction formation include: Someone who strongly dislikes their boss but is worried about the backlash of expressing that dislike may be overly nice and courteous to their boss to compensate for their true feelings.
What is rereaction formation in psychology?
Reaction formation is a way for the ego to defend itself against any thoughts or feelings that an individual finds unacceptable due to personal, familial, community, or societal standards. While this may protect the individual’s self-esteem at the moment, this can become problematic over time.
