Today’s episode is about immature defense mechanisms. We are back again with Dr. Michael Casher from the University of Michigan.

Immature Defense Mechanisms covered in this episode:

• Acting out
• Denial
• Regression
• Projection
• Pasive aggression
• Dissociation
• Splitting
• Somatization
• Converstion
• Identification with aggressor

Others:

• Negation

This episode is targeted to pre-clinical students, clinical students, and residents early in their training. Others who are interested in psychology may also find this episode helpful.

As a side note, here is a humorous cartoon about defense mechanisms that you may enjoy.