The Concept of Defense Mechanisms in Contemporary Psychology: Theoretical, Resea

Description: The Concept of Defense Mechanisms in Contemporary Psychology by Uwe Hentschel, Gudmund J.W. Smith, Wolfram Ehlers, Juris G. Draguns To this end, we have brought together theoretical and empirical contributions germane to defense together with reports about their applications to clinical and personality assessment, especially in relation to psychopathology, psychosomatics, and psycho therapeutic intervention. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is the scientific status and the "truth value" of the concept of defense mechanisms? Among contemporary psychologists, three types of answers to this question may be expected. Some would wholeheartedly endorse the theoretical, clinical, and research value of this notion; others would reject it outright. Between these two extremes, a large number of observers, perhaps the majority, would suspend their judgment. Their attitude, compounded of hope and doubt, would capitalize on defense as an interesting and promising concept. At the same time, these psy chologists would express skepticism and disappointment over its clinical limitations, theoretical ambiguity, and research failures. The present volume is primarily addressed to the audience of hopeful skeptics-those who have not given up on the notion of defense, yet have been frustrated by the difficulties of incorporating it into the modern, streamlined structure of psychology. To this end, we have brought together theoretical and empirical contributions germane to defense together with reports about their applications to clinical and personality assessment, especially in relation to psychopathology, psychosomatics, and psycho therapeutic intervention. Notes Springer Book Archives Table of Contents I General Issues.- 1. A Critical Perspective on Defense Mechanisms.- 2. Defense Mechanisms in the Clinic and in the Laboratory: An Attempt at Bridging the Gap.- 3. What Is a Mechanism of Defense?.- 4. Percept-Genesis and the Study of Defensive Processes.- II Methodological Considerations.- 5. The Measurement of Defense Mechanisms by Self-Report Questionnaires.- 6. The Assessment of Primitive Defense Mechanisms by Projective Techniques.- 7. Percept-Genetic Methodology.- 8. The Study of Defenses in Psychotherapy Using the Defense Mechanism Rating Scales (DMRS).- III Personality and Applied Psychology.- 9. Causal Attributions of Disease as Related to Dynamic Personality Variables.- 10. Exploration of the Relationship Between Anxiety and Defense: Semantic Differential Ratings of Defense Mechanism Test Stimuli.- 11. The Cognitive Determinants of Defense Mechanisms.- 12. Development of the Repression-Sensitization Construct: With Special Reference to the Discrepancy Between Subjective and Physiological Stress Reactions.- 13. Augmenting/Reducing: A Link Between Perceptual and Emotional Aspects of Psychophysiological Individuality.- 14. A Psychodynamic Activation Study of Female Oedipal Fantasies Using Subliminal and Percept-Genetic Techniques.- 15. Aspects of the Construct Validity of the Defense Mechanism Test.- 16. Adaptation to Boredom and Stress: The Effects of Defense Mechanisms and Concept Formation on Attentional Performance in Situations with Inadequate Stimulation.- IV Clinical Assessment and Psychotherapeutic Interventions.- 17. The Structure and Process of Defense in Diagnosis of Personality and in Psychoanalytic Treatment.- 18. The Measurement of Ego Defenses in Clinical Research.- 19. Validation of the German Version of Bonds Questionnaire of Defensive Styles.-20. Regulative Styles and Defenses: Some Relationships Between the Serial Color-Word Test and the Defense Mechanism Test.- 21. Change in Defense Mechanisms Following Intensive Treatment, As Related to Personality Organization and Gender.- 22. Defense Mechanisms in Interaction with Intellectual Performance in Depressive Inpatients.- 23. Defense Mechanisms and Hope as Protective Factors in Physical and Mental Disorders.- 24. Defense Mechanisms in Patients with Bone Marrow Transplantation: A Retrospective Study.- V Psychosomatics.- 25. Attitudes Toward Illness and Health and Defense Mechanisms in Psychosomatic Patients.- 26. Anorexics and Bulimics Compared Vis-à-Vis Defense, Proximity, and Separation.- 27. Defense Styles in Eating Disorders.- 28. Defense Mechanisms and Defense Organizations: Their Role in the Adaptation to the Acute Stage of Crohns Disease. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description What is the scientific status and the "truth value" of the concept of defense mechanisms? Among contemporary psychologists, three types of answers to this question may be expected. Some would wholeheartedly endorse the theoretical, clinical, and research value of this notion; others would reject it outright. Between these two extremes, a large number of observers, perhaps the majority, would suspend their judgment. Their attitude, compounded of hope and doubt, would capitalize on defense as an interesting and promising concept. At the same time, these psy Details ISBN1461383056 Short Title CONCEPT OF DEFENSE MECHANISMS Language English ISBN-10 1461383056 ISBN-13 9781461383055 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 155.2 Pages 439 Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-11-24 Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Subtitle Theoretical, Research, and Clinical Perspectives Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Edited by Gudmund J.W. Smith DOI 10.1007/978-1-4613-8303-1 AU Release Date 2011-11-24 NZ Release Date 2011-11-24 US Release Date 2011-11-24 UK Release Date 2011-11-24 Illustrations XXVII, 439 p. Author Juris G. Draguns Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993 Alternative 9780387940038 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96327592;

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