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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