intellectualization

uncountable

A noun referring to a defense mechanism in psychiatry where reasoning and intellectual analysis are used to avoid emotional stress or conflict.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее защитный механизм в психиатрии, при котором рассуждения и интеллектуальный анализ используются для избегания эмоционального стресса или конфликта.

1. Defense mechanism C1 formal medical

   A psychological process where a person uses excessive reasoning and analysis to avoid confronting emotional stress or conflict.

   • His intellectualization of the breakup prevented him from grieving properly.
   • The therapist noted that her patient's intellectualization was a way to avoid painful feelings.
   • Intellectualization can be a useful short-term coping strategy but may hinder emotional healing.

   🇷🇺Интеллектуализация

   Synonyms: isolation

   Antonyms: experiencefeel