Dissociation
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Dissociation
Dissociation is an Awareness Reduction Mechanism that involves detachment from reality. Dissociation is typically used in an attempt to avoid and protect oneself from the stress, pain, and conflict in their environments.
Other Awareness Reduction Mechanisms
Awareness Reduction Mechanisms > Avoidance, Denial, Displacement, Dissociation, Distortion, Distraction, Diversion, Gaslighting, Intellectualization, Internalization, Projection, Rationalization, Reaction Formation, Regression, Repression, Sublimation
Related Terms
Awareness Reduction Mechanisms > Ego Threat, Unwanted Self
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