conscious resistance

in psychoanalysis, the patient’s deliberate withholding of unconscious material that has newly risen into consciousness. This withholding tends to occur because of shame, fear of rejection, or distrust of the analyst.

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Psychology term of the day

November 17th 2024

incubus

1. a demon or evil spirit in male form believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women. Compare succubus.

2. a person or thing that is oppressive or an encumbrance.