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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Defense Mechanisms > Repression, Psychology > Repression-Sensitization

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Repression-Sensitization  

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Entry terms

  • Repression-Sensitization Scale
  • Repression Sensitization Scales
  • Repression-Sensitization Scales
  • Scales, Repression-Sensitization

Scope note

  • Defense mechanisms involving approach and avoidance responses to threatening stimuli. The sensitizing process involves intellectualization in approaching or controlling the stimulus whereas repression involves unconscious denial in avoiding the stimulus.

History note

  • 73(71); REPRESSION-SENSITIZATION SCALES was heading 1975-96 (see under REPRESSION-SENSITIZATION 1975-90)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012095

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