Term ID: T5757

Unconscious Role Assignment

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Automatic casting of others in specific positions that reflect internal psychological dynamics or past relationships.
Example: Unconsciously viewing therapist as critical parent or romantic partner as idealized savior without conscious awareness.

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Reference: Berne (1964)