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Undoing (psychology)
Undoing is a defence mechanism in which a person tries to 'undo' an unhealthy, destructive or otherwise threatening thought by engaging in contrary behaviour. For example, after thinking about being violent with someone, one would then be overly nice or accommodating to them.
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