Gestalt therapy, based on Gestalt theory, focuses on a patient becoming aware of the whole personality by connecting to aspects of personality that are currently blocked. Polster and Polster identified five disturbances to that contact. Which of those disturbances is marked by redirecting thoughts or actions aimed towards others onto the self?

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Retroflection is marked by redirecting thoughts or actions aimed towards others onto the self and sometimes results in self-destructive behavior.

Gestalt Therapy, Based on Gestalt Theory, Focuses on a Patient