<unk>  is a psychological term meaning to perform an action to express (often subconscious) emotional conflicts. The<unk>  done is usually anti-social and may take the form of<unk>  on the impulses of an addiction (eg. drinking, drug taking or shoplifting) or in a means designed (often unconsciously or semi-consciously) to garner attention (eg. throwing a tantrum or behaving promiscuously).
The action performed is usually destructive to self or others and may inhibit the development of more constructive responses to the feelings. The term is used in sexual addiction treatment, psychotherapy, criminology and parenting.<unk>  painful feelings may be contrasted with expressing them in ways more helpful to the sufferer, e.g. by talking cure| talking out, expressive therapy, psychodrama or mindfulness| mindful awareness of the feelings. Developing the ability to express one's conflicts safely and constructively is an important part of impulse control, personal development and self-care.
Acting out
Splitting 
Formication
Assay
Induction 
Exaptation
Supination
Avolition