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Paranoia: a part of most analyses
1New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York.
Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Paranoid defenses are common in psychoanalysis, stemming from early conflicts and narcissistic issues. Understanding these subtle yet intense defenses is crucial for effective patient treatment and analysis.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychopathology
Background:
- Paranoid defenses frequently manifest in psychoanalytic treatment, varying in intensity.
- These defenses are often rooted in preoedipal conflicts, fears of passivity, and narcissistic disturbances.