Fantasie als afweermechanisme

Fantasy as a defense mechanism

When life is unpleasant or upsetting, people often use fantasy as a way to escape reality. Fantasy is one of the defense mechanisms or coping mechanisms the brain can use to escape reality. What is a defense mechanism? When you have difficult emotions or impulses you often look for ways to deal with these unwanted … Read more

Splitsen (splitting) als afweermechanisme

Splitting as a defense mechanism

Splitting is a defense mechanism in which you view something, someone, or yourself as “all good” or “all bad.” A person who splits sees the world in terms of black or white, all or nothing. It is an inability to integrate positives and negatives into one whole; often you alternately idealize and devalue something or … Read more

Wat is emotionele incest?

What is emotional incest?

What is emotional incest? In emotional incest, a child is used by an adult for emotional gratification. When a parent goes to his or her child for emotional support or treats him or her more like a spouse than a child, psychologists call it emotional incest. The child is forced to support the adult by … Read more

De 25 meest invloedrijke psychologische onderzoeken

The 25 most influential psychological studies

Psychology is a very broad scientific movement and consists of many specializations. Each of these specializations has been strengthened over the years by research that proved or disproved theories and hypotheses. Thousands upon thousands of studies are completed each year in psychology, but there are a handful that have had a lasting impact. Some of … Read more

Demisexual

Demisexual

Demisexual is an orientation in the asexual spectrum describing someone who only experiences sexual attraction after forming a deep emotional connection with another person. Unlike those who may experience sexual attraction immediately or based on physical appearance alone, demisexual individuals need a foundation of trust and emotional closeness for such attraction to occur. The depth … Read more

Jędza

Jędza

JÄ™dza, a figure from Slavic mythology, embodies calamity, misfortune, and disease. Often depicted as a malevolent old woman, she is both feared and revered as a personification of natural disasters and human suffering. Her name has become synonymous with the darker aspects of life and remains influential in Slavic cultural expressions. Name: JÄ™dzaRole: Spirit of … Read more