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The Concept of Defense Mechanisms in Contemporary Psychology: Theoretical, Research, and Clinical Perspectives
Uwe Hentschel (Ed.)
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Paperback. Editor(s): Hentschel, Uwe; Smith, Gudmund J. W.; Ehlers, Wolfram; Draguns, Juris G. Num Pages: 439 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JM; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 708.
What is the scientific status and the "truth value" of the concept of defense mechanisms? Among contemporary psychologists, three types of answers to this question may be expected. Some would wholeheartedly endorse the theoretical, clinical, and research value of this notion; others would reject it outright. Between these two extremes, a large number of observers, perhaps the majority, would suspend their judgment. Their attitude, compounded of hope and doubt, would capitalize on defense as an interesting and promising concept. At the same time, these psy chologists would express skepticism and disappointment over its clinical limitations, theoretical ambiguity, and research failures. ... Read more
What is the scientific status and the "truth value" of the concept of defense mechanisms? Among contemporary psychologists, three types of answers to this question may be expected. Some would wholeheartedly endorse the theoretical, clinical, and research value of this notion; others would reject it outright. Between these two extremes, a large number of observers, perhaps the majority, would suspend their judgment. Their attitude, compounded of hope and doubt, would capitalize on defense as an interesting and promising concept. At the same time, these psy chologists would express skepticism and disappointment over its clinical limitations, theoretical ambiguity, and research failures. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
439
Condition
New
Number of Pages
439
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461383055
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V9781461383055
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