Defense Mechanisms

Disarming Your 'Sour Grapes' Defense Mechanism

Alex Pattakos | Posted 11.17.2011

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Alex Pattakos

"Sour grapes" are a defense mechanism we often use when we are experiencing some sort of emotional conflict. We conceal our true motivations by pretending the opposite.

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What's YOUR Defense Mechanism?

James M. Lynch | Posted 11.17.2011

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James M. Lynch

How did I learn to survive in a big, competitive Irish Catholic family with three older brothers and 10 sisters? I found out that getting good grades was something I could do very well.

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Analyzing Dexter: Psychologists and Criminologists Explain Why They Are Smitten

Bella DePaulo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bella DePaulo

Do you know about Dexter the lovable serial killer? The first time I watched an episode, I could not believe what I just experienced. I was rooting fo...

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Distraught Conservatives Retreating into the Realm of Fantasy

Brandon Friedman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Brandon Friedman

For conservative talking heads and bloggers, 24's Jack Bauer has become a surrogate -- a stand-in -- for the leaders they wish they had.

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