The Intro class has hit personality theory again and the current text has a section on defense mechanisms. I am teaching the class online, and in our discussion, ask what they found most interesting in the week's reading. As usual, many point out their experience with defense mechanisms and talk about how they really use these.
While I have always found the concept interesting and fun to play with, I have frequently read that there is no real evidence that these "processing biases" really exist. Anyone know if I should encourage these as based on "real science", or just point out their face validity? Suzi S. Shapiro Ph D Indiana University East 2325 Chester Blvd Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 973-8284 [email protected] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=24969 or send a blank email to leave-24969-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
