Difference between revisions of "Projection"

From Conservapedia
Jump to: navigation, search
(link to Liberal projection. Perhaps this article could follow the example of Projection (business) and be moved to Projection (psychology))
(→‎Academic and journal articles)
 
(23 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
In [[psychology]], '''projection''' (or projection bias) is a defense mechanism in which one attributes one’s own unacceptable or unwanted thoughts or/and emotions to others. For an extreme example see [[homosexuality]].
+
[[File:Depression word cloud.jpg|thumbnail|300px|right|Projection arises as a way to manage uncomfortable [[emotions]], thoughts, or impulses.
 +
<br />
 +
<br />
 +
People might use projection to avoid acknowledging them, or to process them from a safe distance.<ref>[https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/psychological-projection-dealing-with-undesirable-emotions/#:~:text=It%20can%20be%20challenging%20to,behavior%2C%20they%20could%20be%20projecting. All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It],  Everyday Health</ref>]]
 +
In [[psychology]], '''projection''' (or projection bias) is a [[defense mechanism]] in which one attributes one’s own unacceptable or unwanted thoughts, emotions, behaviors and/or personality traits to others. As an example, some people who harbor perverted sexual thoughts, feelings, and acts speak as if such things are common or even normal and acceptable:  "Everybody views pornography!"  or "Everybody commits self-abuse!". Historically, many promoters of the [[homosexual agenda]] (especially [[homosexual activist]]s) have inflated the prevalence of [[homosexuality]] in society.
 +
 
 +
== Causes of projection within individuals ==
 +
 
 +
The article ''All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It'' indicates:
 +
{{Cquote|Projection arises as a way to manage uncomfortable [[emotions]], thoughts, or impulses. People might use projection to avoid acknowledging them, or to process them from a safe distance.
 +
 
 +
Dr. Latimer says it can happen when someone “sees parts of themselves in others that they cannot stand in themselves.”
 +
 
 +
Projection is often tied to feelings of inadequacy or low [[self-esteem]], according to Dr. Frank. He explains that internal distress can overwhelm a person’s ability to cope, so they displace their discomfort onto others.<ref>[https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/psychological-projection-dealing-with-undesirable-emotions/#:~:text=It%20can%20be%20challenging%20to,behavior%2C%20they%20could%20be%20projecting. All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It],  Everyday Health</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
== Signs of individuals engaging in projection ==
 +
 
 +
Signs of individuals engaging in projection include:<ref>[https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/psychological-projection-dealing-with-undesirable-emotions/#:~:text=It%20can%20be%20challenging%20to,behavior%2C%20they%20could%20be%20projecting. All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It],  Everyday Health</ref>
 +
 
 +
*Being defensive
 +
 
 +
*Making unfounded accusations
 +
 
 +
*Being overly critical.
 +
 
 +
If someone is placing blame and.or accusations without evidence or sufficient proof and being very defensive when questioned about their behavior, they may be engaging in projection.<ref>[https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/psychological-projection-dealing-with-undesirable-emotions/#:~:text=It%20can%20be%20challenging%20to,behavior%2C%20they%20could%20be%20projecting.All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It],  Everyday Health</ref>
 +
 
 +
== Narcissistic personality disorder and projection ==
 +
 
 +
''See also:'' [[Narcissistic personality disorder]]
 +
 
 +
A majority of narcissists lack [[self-awareness]].<ref>[https://psychcentral.com/blog/psychology-self/2017/09/narcissistic-projection#1 5 Ways Narcissists Project and Attack You], PsychCentral.com</ref> Their [[self-esteem]]/self-worth is dependent on how other individuals perceive them, and as a result they often practice denialism and deny personal flaws in themselves and accuse others for their own failings, errors, and personal misfortunes.<ref>[https://psychcentral.com/blog/psychology-self/2017/09/narcissistic-projection#1 5 Ways Narcissists Project and Attack You], PsychCentral.com</ref><ref>[https://guilfordjournals.com/doi/abs/10.1521/psyc.2013.76.1.32 Defense Mechanisms in Schizotypal, Borderline, Antisocial, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders]</ref>  Individuals with narcissistic tendencies are projection-heavy people.<ref>[https://psychcentral.com/blog/psychology-self/2017/09/narcissistic-projection#1 5 Ways Narcissists Project and Attack You], PsychCentral.com</ref><ref>[https://encompass.eku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=psych_doctorals Utilizing Attachment Theory in the Treatment of Interpersonal Dysfunction for Narcissistic Personality Disorder]</ref><ref>[https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6793&context=graduate_theses An investigation of narcissism and its relation to anger, hostility, rage, and antisocial tendencies]</ref>
 +
 
 +
Individuals with strong narcissistic, [[sociopathy|sociopathic]]/[[Psychopath|psychopathic]] issues [[denialism|deny]], project, accuse, and attempt to confuse and/or hurt others.<ref>[https://psychcentral.com/blog/psychology-self/2017/09/narcissistic-projection#1 5 Ways Narcissists Project and Attack You], PsychCentral.com</ref><ref>[https://guilfordjournals.com/doi/abs/10.1521/psyc.2013.76.1.32 Defense Mechanisms in Schizotypal, Borderline, Antisocial, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders]</ref>
 +
 
 +
== Academic and journal articles ==
 +
 
 +
*[https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/gagnonbartsch/files/projection_experiment.pdf An Experiment on Interpersonal Projection Bias], Harvard University, 2021
 +
*[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27808521/ Accuracy and Projection in Perceptions of Partners’ Recent Emotional. Experiences: Both Minds Matter], ''Emotion.''  2017 Mar;17(2):196-207. doi: 10.1037/emo0000173. Epub 2016 Nov 3.
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
 
*[[Liberal projection]]
 
*[[Liberal projection]]
  
 +
== External links ==
 +
 +
*[https://www.britannica.com/science/projection-psychology Projection], Britannica
 +
 +
*[https://www.newporthealthcare.com/resources/press/psychological-projection/ What Is Psychological Projection—And How Does It Impact Mental Health?], Newport Healthcare
 +
 +
*[https://www.healthline.com/health/projection-psychology It’s Not Me, It’s You: Projection Explained in Human Terms], Healthline.com
 +
 +
*[https://psychcentral.com/health/what-is-projection What is projection?], PsychCentral
 +
 +
*[https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/projection-in-psychology Projection in psychology explained], Medical News Today website
 +
 +
*[https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/psychological-projection-dealing-with-undesirable-emotions/#:~:text=It%20can%20be%20challenging%20to,behavior%2C%20they%20could%20be%20projecting. All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It],  Everyday Health
 +
 +
==References==
 +
{{reflist}}
 
{{psychology}}
 
{{psychology}}
 
[[Category:Psychology]]
 
[[Category:Psychology]]
 
[[Category:Liberal Traits]]
 
[[Category:Liberal Traits]]

Latest revision as of 01:06, June 16, 2024

Projection arises as a way to manage uncomfortable emotions, thoughts, or impulses.

People might use projection to avoid acknowledging them, or to process them from a safe distance.[1]

In psychology, projection (or projection bias) is a defense mechanism in which one attributes one’s own unacceptable or unwanted thoughts, emotions, behaviors and/or personality traits to others. As an example, some people who harbor perverted sexual thoughts, feelings, and acts speak as if such things are common or even normal and acceptable: "Everybody views pornography!" or "Everybody commits self-abuse!". Historically, many promoters of the homosexual agenda (especially homosexual activists) have inflated the prevalence of homosexuality in society.

Causes of projection within individuals

The article All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It indicates:

“ Projection arises as a way to manage uncomfortable emotions, thoughts, or impulses. People might use projection to avoid acknowledging them, or to process them from a safe distance.

Dr. Latimer says it can happen when someone “sees parts of themselves in others that they cannot stand in themselves.”

Projection is often tied to feelings of inadequacy or low self-esteem, according to Dr. Frank. He explains that internal distress can overwhelm a person’s ability to cope, so they displace their discomfort onto others.[2]

”

Signs of individuals engaging in projection

Signs of individuals engaging in projection include:[3]

  • Being defensive
  • Making unfounded accusations
  • Being overly critical.

If someone is placing blame and.or accusations without evidence or sufficient proof and being very defensive when questioned about their behavior, they may be engaging in projection.[4]

Narcissistic personality disorder and projection

See also: Narcissistic personality disorder

A majority of narcissists lack self-awareness.[5] Their self-esteem/self-worth is dependent on how other individuals perceive them, and as a result they often practice denialism and deny personal flaws in themselves and accuse others for their own failings, errors, and personal misfortunes.[6][7] Individuals with narcissistic tendencies are projection-heavy people.[8][9][10]

Individuals with strong narcissistic, sociopathic/psychopathic issues deny, project, accuse, and attempt to confuse and/or hurt others.[11][12]

Academic and journal articles

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It, Everyday Health
  2. ↑ All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It, Everyday Health
  3. ↑ All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It, Everyday Health
  4. ↑ About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It, Everyday Health
  5. ↑ 5 Ways Narcissists Project and Attack You, PsychCentral.com
  6. ↑ 5 Ways Narcissists Project and Attack You, PsychCentral.com
  7. ↑ Defense Mechanisms in Schizotypal, Borderline, Antisocial, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders
  8. ↑ 5 Ways Narcissists Project and Attack You, PsychCentral.com
  9. ↑ Utilizing Attachment Theory in the Treatment of Interpersonal Dysfunction for Narcissistic Personality Disorder
  10. ↑ An investigation of narcissism and its relation to anger, hostility, rage, and antisocial tendencies
  11. ↑ 5 Ways Narcissists Project and Attack You, PsychCentral.com
  12. ↑ Defense Mechanisms in Schizotypal, Borderline, Antisocial, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders
v • d • e
Psychology
Major paradigmsPsy symbol.png
Fields of study
Retrieved from "https://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Projection&oldid=2058591"