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Am J Psychother ; 29(2): 261-70, 1975 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-1147109

ABSTRACT

The ego strengthening use of wit and the comic by a borderline psychotic child is discussed. Serving a valuable defensive function, this patient's use of wit allowed him to eventually confront the despair beneath the comedy. Specific techniques for therapeutic reinforcement of wit are suggested.


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Psychoanalytic Therapy , Psychotic Disorders/therapy , Wit and Humor as Topic , Child , Ego , Fantasy , Hostility , Humans , Individuation , Male , Professional-Patient Relations , Reinforcement, Psychology , Wechsler Scales
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