flight into fantasy

a defensive reaction in which individuals experiencing disturbing thoughts and impulses retreat into fantasy (e.g., through daydreams) as a means of avoiding harming themselves or others by acting on these impulses. In this way, they can maintain control over their impulses. Compare flight from reality; flight into reality.

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November 24th 2024

weak central coherence

see central coherence theory.