Definitions for acting out
act·ing out

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. acting outnoun

   a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult

2. acting outnoun

   (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic

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1. Acting out

   In the psychology of defense mechanisms and self-control, acting out is the performance of an action considered bad or 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. In contrast, the opposite attitude or behaviour of bearing and managing the impulse to perform one's impulse is called acting in. The performed action may follow impulses of an addiction (e.g. drinking, drug taking or shoplifting). It may also be a means designed (often unconsciously or semi-consciously) to garner attention (e.g. throwing a tantrum or behaving promiscuously). Acting out may inhibit the development of more constructive responses to the feelings in question.

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1. acting out

   Acting out refers to expressing or manifesting one's feelings, emotions or thoughts through actions, often inappropriately or destructively, because they are unable to express them verbally or constructively. It is commonly seen in children but can occur in adults as well. These actions could include rebellious behavior, tantrums, aggression, rule-breaking, or other disruptive behaviors to draw attention or to vent one's unprocessed emotions.

2. acting out

   Acting out refers to engaging in specific behaviors to express or cope with emotional problems or psychological distress. It typically involves rebellious, attention-seeking, destructive, or inappropriate behavior that is often detrimental to oneself or others. This term is often used in the fields of psychology and psychiatry.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acting Out

   Expressing unconscious emotional conflicts or feelings, often of hostility or love, through overt behavior.

Matched Categories

1. • Display
   • Effusion
   • Psychiatry

How to pronounce acting out?

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of acting out in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of acting out in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of acting out in a Sentence

1. Nick McKeller:

   There are other videos floating around showing them pulling on my jersey and pouring a beer on me. From there, instincts kick in, as a person, I’m not a fighter. I’d rather give you a hug and a high five, and go on our way. All acting out of self-defense. I’d never promote or condone physical violence.

2. Ben LaRavia:

   As I look at my fiancée across the room I can see her that night, she had on a pair of blue coveralls and she had put some black paint all over her face and we were acting out this skit called 'cigar butts,'.

3. Winston Calvert:

   The officers were not acting out of line at any time during the arrest. The person involved in this altercation had a semi-automatic gun, and the officers were protecting themselves and the public. They did what had to be done to protect themselves.

4. Damon Raskin:

   I have seen firsthand how the pressure of fame and stardom can trigger vulnerable kids to develop both bad behavior and mental illness, it is the stress for those with poor coping skills that can then lead to acting out. For those with the right genetics, this can trigger illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia.

5. Danielle Sutton:

   Dramatic play can help children relieve anxiety by allowing them to act-out real-world events in a way that gives them a sense of control, for instance, pretending to take a trip to the hospital, or acting out a trip to the store where everyone wears masks.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=acting out
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acting_Out
3. ^ ChatGPT
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