taking on the characteristics of another person.
identification
adopting the values and beliefs of another person
introjection
the conversion of unacceptable drives into socially sanctioned activities
sublimation
a dysfunctional attempt to reduce anxiety and conflict by returning to less mature behaviors that help the client better tolerate the anxiety
regression
the unconscious rejection of unacceptable features in oneself by attributing them to others
projection
the unconscious removal of thoughts or memories from one’s awareness
repression
the inability to integrate the positive and negative qualities of oneself or others into a combined idea
splitting