direct needs vs. indirect needs

projection

blaming ones self action on someone else or circumstances rather than accepting responsibilities for the action

withdrawal

ceases to communicate or remove themselves physically from a situation. a satisfaction means of avoiding conflict or an unhappy situation

indirect methods

daydreaming, denial, withdrawal, repression

denial

disbelief of an event or sea that is too frightening or shocking for a person to cope with. may not realize you are in denial

daydreaming

dreamlike thought process that occurs when a person is awake. daydreaming occurs when a person is not satisfied with reality; a way to escape

direct methods

hard work, realistic goals, situation evaluation, cooperation with others

rationalization

reasonable excuse/explanation for behavior to avoid the real reason

compensation

substitution of ones goal for another goal to achieve success

displacement

transferring feelings about one person to someone else. individuals cannot direct the feelings towards the person responsible

repression

transfers unacceptable painful idea, feelings, and thoughts into the unconscious mind. the individual is not aware and forgets what happened bc it was too painful and scary

indirect needs

work to reduce the need or relieving the tension and frustration created by the need

direct need

working at meeting the need and obtaining satisfaction