Repression-Sensitization

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.

Year introduced: 1973(1971)

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Tree Number(s): F01.393.821.645

MeSH Unique ID: D012095

Entry Terms:

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

Previous Indexing:

• Repression (1966-1970)

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Defense Mechanisms
Repression, Psychology
Repression-Sensitization