Projection
In psychology, projection (or projection bias) is a defense mechanism in which one attributes one’s own unacceptable or unwanted thoughts, emotions, behaviors and/or personality traits to others. As an example, some people who harbor perverted sexual thoughts, feelings, and acts speak as if such things are common or even normal and acceptable: "Everybody views pornography!" or "Everybody commits self-abuse!"
Narcissistic personality disorder and projection
See also: Narcissistic personality disorder
A majority of narcissists lack self-awareness.[1] Their self-esteem/self-worth is dependent on how other individuals perceive them, and as a result they often practice denialism and deny personal flaws in themselves and accuse others for their own failings, errors, and personal misfortunes.[2][3] Individuals with narcissistic tendencies are projection-heavy people.[4][5][6]
Individuals with strong narcissistic, sociopathic/psychopathic issues deny, project, accuse, and attempt to confuse and/or hurt others.[7][8]
See also
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- ↑ 5 Ways Narcissists Project and Attack You, PsychCentral.com
- ↑ 5 Ways Narcissists Project and Attack You, PsychCentral.com
- ↑ Defense Mechanisms in Schizotypal, Borderline, Antisocial, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders
- ↑ 5 Ways Narcissists Project and Attack You, PsychCentral.com
- ↑ Utilizing Attachment Theory in the Treatment of Interpersonal Dysfunction for Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- ↑ An investigation of narcissism and its relation to anger, hostility, rage, and antisocial tendencies
- ↑ 5 Ways Narcissists Project and Attack You, PsychCentral.com
- ↑ Defense Mechanisms in Schizotypal, Borderline, Antisocial, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders