COUNTERACTION

As in counter
To make up for a previous failure or
disappointment.
To overcompensate for a weakness or
to have a determination to overcome.
It depends on a response to a previous
failure or humiliation.
Counteraction typically refers to the
process of responding to or neutralizing
unwanted thoughts, emotions, or
behaviors.
It often involves deliberate efforts to
change or modify one's reactions to
stimuli in order to achieve a desired
outcome.
Examples:
In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT),
counteraction might involve identifying
negative thought patterns and replacing them
with more positive or realistic ones.
 Addiction treatment, counteraction could
involve implementing strategies to resist
cravings or avoid triggering situations.
 EXCITANCE
Excitance could potentially refer to the
arousal or activation of psychological
processes, such as when a person becomes
stimulated or engaged by a particular
stimulus or situation.
 This could be relevant in discussions about motivation,
attention, or emotional response .
Example:
Imagine a student preparing for an important
exam. As the exam date approaches, their
excitance levels increase, leading to
heightened arousal and motivation to study.
They may experience increased focus,
alertness, and enthusiasm for learning, driven
by the anticipation of achieving a good grade.
 DISSIPATION
Dissipation, on the other hand, often
refers to the dispersion or fading away
of energy or intensity over time.
This could relate to the decrease in
emotional arousal or attentional focus
following exposure to a stimulus
Example:
Following the exam, the student experiences dissipation of
excitance. Initially, they might feel relieved and relaxed,
as the pressure of the exam diminishes. Their emotional
arousal gradually decreases, and their attention shifts away
from academic concerns. Over time, the intensity of their
excitement dissipates, returning to baseline levels as they
transition back to their normal routine.
 SEX
To have or attempt to have a sexual
relationship.
Enjoying the company of members of the
opposite sex (or to whom the person is
physically attracted).
To make sexual advances toward or seduce.
REGRESSION
Regression refers to a psychological defense
mechanism in which an individual reverts to
earlier, less mature, or less adaptive patterns
of behavior, emotion, or thought when faced
with stress, conflict, or anxiety.
Thumb-sucking, Baby talk are some
examples.
SUBLIMATION
Sublimation is a psychological concept
where individuals channel their
unacceptable impulses or emotions into
socially acceptable activities or behaviors .
 RATIONALIZATION

In rationalization individuals attempt to justify their
behavior, thoughts, or feelings in a logical or
socially acceptable manner, rather than
acknowledging the true, often unconscious, reasons
behind them.
 This process helps individuals protect their self-
esteem and maintain a positive self-image, even if
their actions or beliefs might be irrational or
socially unacceptable.
Example
Someone who smokes despite knowing the health
risks might rationalize their behavior by saying that
smoking helps them relax or that they're only
occasional smokers, downplaying the potential harm.
This rationalization helps them justify their actions
and avoid the discomfort of acknowledging the health
consequences.