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Psychological Defenses: How to Understand (and change) Your Mind and Behavior
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
Historical Context of Psychoanalysis and Inner Defense Mechanisms
The historical context of psychoanalysis, characterized by the works of Freud and Anna Freud, involves defending against primitive, icky, and nasty impulses shaped by the Victorian culture's emphasis on propriety and the influence of colonialism. This inner division and defense mechanism were also influenced by the era's view of resources extraction and the perceived need to evangelize 'heathen' cultures. Additionally, Freud's background as a neurologist and the era's fascination with uncovering unseen forces in biology and physics added to the complexities of understanding and managing inner conflicts.
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