intellectualization

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the act or process of intellectualizing
an instance of such a process
(Psikoloji, Ruhbilim) An unconscious means of protecting oneself from the emotional stress and anxiety associated with confronting painful personal fears or problems by excessive reasoning
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict
{i} rationalization, act of analyzing with the mind; making intellectual (also intellectualisation)
intellectualization
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