ABSTRACT

This book provides an outline of the phenomenon of dependence as a reality in psychological functioning. It presents clinical examples to show how defense mechanisms are mobilized in response to what the individual conceives of as a threat to his autonomy and separateness.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

part I|1 pages

A Study of Freud’s Writings

part II|1 pages

Theoretical Considerations

chapter 2|49 pages

On the Genesis of Psychologic Dependence

chapter 3|13 pages

Inner Sustainment

chapter 4|25 pages

Two Co-ordinates of Dependence

chapter 5|56 pages

An Epigenesis of Psychologic Dependence

part III|1 pages

Clinical Considerations

chapter 6|26 pages

Some Clinical Aspects of Dependence