Term ID: T4379

Protective Identification

/protective-identification/
Psychological defense mechanism where individuals project positive qualities onto others to avoid acknowledging their own capabilities.
Example: Attributing all success to luck or others' help while refusing to recognize personal competence and achievements.

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Reference: Ogden (1982)