Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Many people come to therapy with complaints about their relationships, often ...

Reaction formation can be defined as the superficial adoption—and, often, exaggeration—of ideas and impulses that are diametrically opposed to one’s own. Examples A man unconsciously finds himself ...

In this new series on self-deception, I will spotlight 10 of the most important ego defenses. This sixth article is on reaction formation, which can be defined as the superficial adoption—and, often, ...