[T]he process by which one attributes one’s own individual positive or negative characteristics, affects, and impulses to another person or group... often a defense mechanism in which unpleasant or unacceptable impulses, stressors, ideas, affects, or responsibilities are attributed to others. For example, the defense mechanism of projection enables... See more

Psychological Projection

Psychological Projection is the projection of one’s own shadow traits upon someone else, or even a group of people. Psychological Projection serves as a defense mechanism which temporarily alleviates someone from the pains of facing their own shadow. Projections may even occur unconsciously and unintentionally.

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Pay attention to recurring patterns in your judgments of others:

Do you frequently accuse others of possessing specific negative traits or exhibiting behaviors that you find unacceptable in yourself?

For example, if you consistently suspect others of being dishonest, particularly in situations where you might be tempted to act dishonestly yourself,... See more