Intellectualisation and Intellectualization

Intellectualisation

Intellectualisation noun - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict.

Intellectualization is a synonym for intellectualisation. In some cases you can use "Intellectualization" instead a noun "Intellectualisation".

Intellectualization

Intellectualization noun - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict.

Intellectualisation is a synonym for intellectualization. You can use "Intellectualisation" instead a noun "Intellectualization".
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