Psychology textbooks point that out as a Maladaptive Coping Mechanism. Not trying to mock you or be oppositional - I would invite you to check it out, but the W

Psychology textbooks point that out as a Maladaptive Coping Mechanism. Not trying to mock you or be oppositional - I would invite you to check it out, but the Wikipedia article is not detailed enough. - Someone with a proper background in psychology wants to weigh in?