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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!" For an extreme example see [[homosexuality]].
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!" For an extreme example see [[homosexuality]].
== 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>
Individuals with strong narcissistic, sociopathic/psychopathic issues 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>
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