Projection effect: several common psychological effects in interpersonal communication

Projection effect is also called self-projection effect. Self-projection refers to the externalization of inner psychology, that is, judging others according to their own needs, projecting their own emotional and will characteristics on others, and imposing them on others, thinking that others should do the same. As a result, they often misjudge their feelings and intentions, distort the wishes of others, and cause obstacles to interpersonal communication. The typical projection effect is what people often say: "Eat the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain", thinking that others have the same likes and dislikes and similar views as themselves. This situation is manifested in various forms in interpersonal communication. If some people are biased against others, they always think that others are hostile to themselves, and even think that each other's every move is a provocation; I think others are equally interested in what I am interested in, so I talk endlessly; I like talking about others, and I always feel that others are talking about him behind his back. There are also boys or girls who secretly love the opposite sex and always think that the other person likes themselves. When observing each other, they always feel that they are interested in each other. A look, a gesture, a friendly expression or even a joke from the other person will be mistaken for a signal of love. Projection effect is a self-defense reaction, which sometimes helps people understand each other and adjust their psychology. However, due to subjective speculation in interpersonal communication, misunderstandings and contradictions often arise. About the author: Zuo Jialin, female, teaching assistant of Hebei Communications Vocational and Technical College, research direction: educational psychology.