Jeffrey would have loved to chew out his father,but instead continuously berated himself.If this is a characteristic pattern,then according to Gestalt theory he is most likely:

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In Gestalt theory, a retroflector is someone who turns their emotions inward rather than expressing them outwardly. Jeffrey berating himself instead of confronting his father is an example of retroflection.

Jeffrey Would Have Loved to Chew Out His Father,but Instead