Projection, double bind, and demonic possession : Some common elements in three theories of psychosis

Three theories of psychosis are addressed with respect to 3 elements they share. The theories are (1) projection, (2) double bind, and (3) demonic possession. The points of convergence are (1) negative injunction, (2) persecutory belief, and (3) obedience to a transcendental command. Implications of...

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Published inContemporary family therapy Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 15 - 23
Main Authors ZUK, G. H, ZUK, C. V
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Springer 01.03.1998
Subjects
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Biological and medical sciences
Demonomania
Medical sciences
Other psychotic disorders
Psychoanalytic theory
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Psychoses
Belief
Double bind
Human
Psychosis
Attitude
Etiology
Social interaction
Theory
Defense mechanism
Narcissism
Mother child relation
Religious possession
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Summary:Three theories of psychosis are addressed with respect to 3 elements they share. The theories are (1) projection, (2) double bind, and (3) demonic possession. The points of convergence are (1) negative injunction, (2) persecutory belief, and (3) obedience to a transcendental command. Implications of the linkage between the elements and theories are drawn. (Original abstract - amended)
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ISSN:0892-2764
1573-3335
DOI:10.1023/A:1025032432562