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Splitting and projective identification among healthier individuals
1Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201-3098.
American Journal of Psychotherapy
|July 1, 1990
Summary
This study explores splitting and projective identification, offering valuable insights for psychotherapists. These concepts enhance existing theories and aid in self-definition, benefiting all individuals, not just those with borderline personality organization.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychoanalytic Theory
Background:
- Splitting and projective identification are key psychoanalytic concepts.
- Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for analyzing personality organizations.