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The American Journal of Psychiatry, VOL. 123, No. 9

Articles | March 01, 1967

Unraveling the Phobic Defense

HENRY P. LAUGHLIN

Am J Psychiatry 1967;123:1081-1086.

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Private practice, 4401 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Md. 20014

1966-67, American Psychiatric Association

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The phobic reactions are specific neurotic patterns of reaction which are widespread in their occurrence and result in substantial individual suffering and handicap. As such they deserve a larger measure of attention and study. The author recommends seeking further understanding of the phobic reactions as a group and individually through their elucidation in therapy.

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