Personal Unconscious
Definition
The personal unconscious is a component of the mind that holds forgotten and repressed personal experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Related terms
Repression: This is the psychological mechanism that pushes distressing thoughts into the unconscious to prevent them from entering conscious awareness.
Sublimation: This refers to transforming unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable actions or behavior.
Projection: This is when an individual attributes their own unwanted feelings or emotions onto someone else.
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