Protecting the self: defense mechanisms in action
Auteur :
Cramer, Phebe
Éditeur :
Guilford Publications
ISBN :
9781593852986
Date de publication :
6 juil. 2006
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
740 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Integrating theory, research, and applications, this book examines the defense mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology. It describes how children and adults mobilize specific kinds of defenses to maintain their psychological equilibrium and preserve self-esteem, particularly in situations of trauma or stress.