Sublimation, Psychological

A defense mechanism through which unacceptable impulses and instinctive urges are diverted into personally and socially acceptable channels; e.g., aggression may be diverted through sports activities.

Year introduced: 2018 (1968)

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Tree Number(s): F01.393.898

MeSH Unique ID: D013359

Entry Terms:

• Psychological Sublimation

Previous Indexing:

• Psychoanalytic Theory (1966-1967)

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Defense Mechanisms
Sublimation, Psychological