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Athlete and Their Mechanisms of Defense: A Psychoanalytic Approach to Sport Psychology

Athlete and Their Mechanisms of Defense: A Psychoanalytic Approach to Sport Psychology

by Ferraro, Tom
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This important book explores the way athletes use defense mechanisms and coping skills to manage internal and external stress faced in competitive sport. Covering case studies across various sports, the text showcases immature, neurotic and mature defences available to the athlete and describes the benefits and drawbacks of each.

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BrandRoutledge
Pub dateAug 1, 2024
ISBN-101032565950
ISBN-139781032565958
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions9.02 × 0.48 × 5.98 in
Weight1 lb
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