Regression (psychology)
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Regression, in psychoanalysis, is a defense mechanism leading to the reversion to an earlier stage of development in the face of unacceptable impulses.
An example of this would be when someone fails a test, they throw a temper tantrum or curl up and suck their thumb, reverting back to how they dealt with stress in childhood, usually some people tend to regress themselves due to high stress and depression, while others tend to regress due to high amount of being bullied in the past.
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