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MENTAL MODEL · M2859

Projective Identification

Projective Identification
BehaviorHigh supportClinical Psychology
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A deep unconscious interaction. A projects unbearable emotions (such as anger) onto B and induces B to exhibit these emotions. Eventually B actually becomes angry, and A is convinced, 'See, you are indeed an angry person.'

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- Conflict decoding: When you feel inexplicably extremely angry at someone, reflect: Is this really my anger? Or is the other person unable to handle their own anger and 'forcing' it into my mind?

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Projective identification is a process in which the subject projects unacceptable impulses or traits onto others and induces the other to behave in accordance with the projection through interaction. It is both a defense mechanism and an unconscious interpersonal manipulation, causing internal conflicts to be enacted in external relationships.

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