Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. pseudoidentification

pseudoidentification

pseudoidentification

n. a defense mechanism in which individuals adopt or identify with the opinions, values, or orientations of others in order to protect themselves against attack or criticism.

Related Terms

ACTH-releasing factor

ACTH-releasing factor see corticotropin-releasing factor.

independent-living aid

independent-living aid see assistive technology.

railway spine

railway spine see Erichsen’s disease.

maturational lag

maturational lag slowness or delay in some aspects of neuro...

magnification factor

magnification factor see cortical magnification factor.

holdover effect

holdover effect see carryover effect.

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter P

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

© 2026 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact