defense interpretation

in psychoanalysis, an interpretation of the ways in which the patient protects himself or herself from anxiety. Such an interpretation aims to make the patient aware of his or her defenses and to uncover the source of the anxiety in intrapsychic conflict.

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May 8th 2024

rating

n. a score assigned to a person or object on a numerical scale (e.g., 1 to 5) or a verbal scale (e.g., very good to very poor). See rating scale.