Psychological inhibition

Functioning of the ego may be restricted due to the presence of some pathological process. Inhibitions may result from a need for self-punishment or from extensive use of psychic energy in the maintenance of defenses.

Inhibitions are evident in sexual performance, eating, body movement, dress and use of language.

1. Inhibited grief process
2. Human psychological regression

1. Psychological withdrawal
2. Lack of intimate relationships
3. Inhibition of personality development in exiled children
4. Inhibiting shyness
5. Inhibited self-promotion
6. Enforced celibacy
7. Difficulty finding marriage partner

1. Psychic conflict
2. Negativism
3. Defensive life stance
4. Anticipation of criticism

1. Overcoming psychological inhibition

1. Inhibition
2. Facility-Difficulty
3. Consent-Refusal
4. Freedom-Restraint