Acting out is performing an extreme behavior in order to express feelings the person feels incapable of otherwise expressing. Instead of just saying “I’m angry at you”, a person may through a book at the person or punch w hole through the wall. When the person acts out, it can act as a pressure release and helps to feel calmer and peaceful once again. For example, a child’s temper tantrum is a form of acting out when he does not get his way with a parent. Self-injury may also be a form of acting out.
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Defense mechanisms are behaviors used to separate themselves from unpleasant actions or thoughts. The psychological strategies may help ...
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