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Psychoanalysis Glossary
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preconscious
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Mental content that is not currently conscious but can be readily recalled to awareness, distinct from unconscious material.
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defense interpretation
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An analytic intervention that identifies and explores the patient's unconscious defensive strategies.
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manic defenses
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Klein's term for defenses against depressive anxiety, including omnipotence, denial, and idealization.
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