incest barrier

incest barrier

in psychoanalytic theory, an ego defense against incestuous impulses and fantasies. The barrier is the result of the introjection of social laws and customs. These internal and external prohibitions free the libido to make an external object choice.

Related Terms

diurnal rhythm

diurnal rhythm see circadian rhythm.

acuity

acuity n. sharpness of perception. Whereas visual acuity is...

contradictory representation

contradictory representation a condition in which one menta...

perceptual field

perceptual field in Gestalt psychology, the totality of the...

Adapin

Adapin n. a trade name for doxepin.

chemoattractant

chemoattractant n. a chemical compound that attracts partic...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter I

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z