Term ID: T5621

Undoing

/undoing/
Defense mechanism involving attempts to reverse or cancel out unacceptable thoughts or behaviors through opposing actions.
Example: Performing ritualistic behaviors or good deeds to counteract perceived wrongdoing or negative thoughts.

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Reference: Freud (1926)