When we use the "splitting" social defense mechanism, we are seeing our own shortcomings in others.

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Splitting is a defense mechanism where an individual views others or situations as either all good or all bad, failing to integrate the positive and negative qualities of themselves and others into a cohesive whole. It does not involve seeing one's own shortcomings in others, which is more accurately described by projection.

When We Use the "Splitting" Social Defense Mechanism, We Are