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In the psychology of defense mechanisms and self-control, Acting out is performing an action considered bad, anti-social. In general usage, the action performed is destructive to self or to others. The term is used in this way in sexual addiction treatment, psychotherapy, criminology and parenting[citation needed]. In contrast, the opposite attitude or behaviour of bearing and managing the impulse to perform one's impulse is called acting in[citation needed].
The performed action may follow impulses of an addiction (e.g. drinking, drug taking or shoplifting)[citation needed]. It may also be a means designed (often unconsciously or semi-consciously) to garner attention (e.g. throwing a tantrum or behaving promiscuously)[citation needed]. Acting out may inhibit the development of more constructive responses to the feelings in question[citation needed].
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The performed action may follow impulses of an addiction (e.g. drinking, drug taking or shoplifting)[citation needed]. It may also be a means designed (often unconsciously or semi-consciously) to garner attention (e.g. throwing a tantrum or behaving promiscuously)[citation needed]. Acting out may inhibit the development of more constructive responses to the feelings in question[citation needed].
