Calling all psych (or logic) majors

[Dougmeister]

When accused of a wrong-doing, the subject will, instead of attempting to explain or defend himself, will simply counter-attack the person doing the confronting.

This may be a logic/apologetics term, too.

Can anyone help me on this one?

If I need to be more clear, give better examples, etc. please ask. Thanks.

E.g.:

"You're ugly."
"Well your mama dresses you funny!"

Or in a more "civil" discussion:

"Your leadership abilities are lacking."
"Well you've had problems with other leaders, therefore the problem is obviously you, not me".

 

[blackdogdeek]

argumentum ad hominem

 

[Injury]

I believe the term is "ATOT"

 

[SpunkyJones]

Projection.

 

[Dougmeister]

Originally posted by: blackdogdeek
argumentum ad hominem

Very nice. Thank you.

That was the logic phrase.

Anyone know the psych term, if there is one?

 

[jman19]

Originally posted by: Injury
I believe the term is "AT P&N"

Fixed.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Originally posted by: Dougmeister

Originally posted by: blackdogdeek
argumentum ad hominem

Very nice. Thank you.

That was the logic phrase.

Anyone know the psych term, if there is one?

I'm fairly sure it's also "ad hominem."

 

[Paperdoc]

Originally posted by: blackdogdeek
argumentum ad hominem

Exactly right. Rough literal translation from Latin: argument (directed) at / to the man (rather than at the argument or facts the man has presented). Literally, an argument that attacks the opponent in the debate and attempts to discredit him / her so that onlookers will not accept his / her argument. Can be abused easily when the opponent's argument or facts are damaging and there is no good reply. But the technique is widely used in a valid way if there really is reason to believe the other person is being dishonest. Common example: in court cases, lawyers will attack the credibility of the witness if they don't like the evidence presented, trying to persuade the jury that the evidence should not be believed. Everyday example: we are all skeptical of claims made in TV commercials because the presenter of information is believed to be biased.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: jman19

Originally posted by: Injury
I believe the term is "AT P&N"

Fixed.

touché.