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In psychology, '''projection''' (or projection bias) is a defense mechanism in which one attributes one’s own unacceptable or unwanted thoughts or/and emotions to others. For an extreme example see [[homosexuality]].
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In [[psychology]], '''projection''' (or projection bias) is a defense mechanism in which one attributes one’s own unacceptable or unwanted thoughts or/and emotions to others. For an extreme example see [[homosexuality]].
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==See also==
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*[[Liberal projection]]
  
 
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Revision as of 19:11, September 4, 2011

In psychology, projection (or projection bias) is a defense mechanism in which one attributes one’s own unacceptable or unwanted thoughts or/and emotions to others. For an extreme example see homosexuality.

See also