Regression
Regression is the act of returning to an earlier stage of psychosexual development. It is also when a person reverts back to older less mature way of handling feelings and stress. (13)
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Examples
1. A person who suffers a mental breakdown assumes a fetal position, rocking and crying.
2.A wife refuses to drive a car even though it causes the family much disorganization. A result of her refusal is that her husband has to take her everywhere. (14) |