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Protecting the Self: Defense Mechanisms in Action Cramer, Phebe (Williams College, United States) 1st edition
Protecting the Self: Defense Mechanisms in Action
Cramer, Phebe (Williams College, United States)
Integrating theory, research, and applications, this book examines the defense mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology. It describes how children and adults mobilize specific kinds of defenses to maintain their psychological equilibrium and preserve self-esteem, particularly in situations of trauma or stress.
372 pages, Illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | July 6, 2006 |
| ISBN13 | 9781593852986 |
| Publishers | Guilford Publications |
| Pages | 384 |
| Dimensions | 225 × 163 × 33 mm · 766 g |
| Language | English |