Before revision: In its malignant forms, it is a defense mechanism in which the ego defends itself against disowned and highly negative parts of the self by denying their existence in themselves and attributing them to others, breeding misunderstanding and causing untold interpersonal damage.Sigmund Freud, Case Histories II (PFL 9) p. 132 Projection incorporates blame shifting and can manifest as shame dumping.Hotchkiss, Sandy; foreword by Masterson, James F. Why Is It Always About You?
After revision: In its malignant forms, it is a defense mechanism in which the ego defends itself against disowned and highly negative parts of the self by denying their existence in themselves and attributing them to others, leading to misunderstandings and interpersonal damage.Sigmund Freud, Case Histories II (PFL 9) p. 132 Projection incorporates blame shifting and can manifest as shame dumping.Hotchkiss, Sandy; foreword by Masterson, James F. Why Is It Always About You?