Psychological projection
Jung wrote, "All projections provoke counter-projection when the object is unconscious of the quality projected upon it by the subject."[29] Jung argued that what is unconscious in the recipient will be projected back onto the projector, precipitating a form of mutual acting out.
Psychological projection
Reflection - We view ourselves through our place in the world - our relationships, circumstances, how we interact in the world - without a firm sense of self we can take on others projections as our identity because we dont recognize them as projections. The best defense is a good offense - establishing a resounding sense of self via self reflection, shadow work, self awareness, boundaries, integration, etc. When we know ourselves fully we’re able to deflect projections easily - like a stranger on the street telling you you’re stupid - there is no context for that conclusion
Projection of a severe conscience[37] is another form of defense
Psychological projection
An attempt to bypass moral integrity, rationalize bad behavior
[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
Projection
In victim blaming, the victim of someone else's actions or bad luck may be offered criticism, the theory being that the victim may be at fault for having attracted the other person's hostility. According to some theorists, in such cases, the psyche projects the experiences of weakness or vulnerability with the aim of ridding itself of the feelings ... See more
Psychological projection
Understanding your sense of responsibility vs others - “you made me do it” is not valid
Research on social projection supports the existence of a false-consensus effect whereby humans have a broad tendency to believe that others are similar to themselves, and thus "project" their personal traits onto others.[39] This applies to both good and bad traits; it is not a defense mechanism for denying the existence of the trait within the se... See more
Psychological projection
Projection - algorithmic echo chambers, the need for touch points of differing views and opinions - a broader perspective allows for more accurate conclusions