Includes bibliographical references and index.

Humans adapt -- The clinical model -- The clinical method -- Denial -- Avoidance/ distortion -- Psychotic projection -- Acting out -- Passive aggression -- Hypochondriasis -- Schizoid fantasy -- Neurotic projection -- Repression -- Intellectualization, or isolation of affect -- Dissociation -- Displacement -- Reaction formation -- Suppression -- Anticipation -- Altruism -- Sublimation -- Humor -- Clinical and practical uses.