psychasthenic

psychasthenic

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  • psychasthenia — (|)sīk+ noun Etymology: New Latin, from psych + asthenia : a state of characterological weakness such that one feels unable to resolve doubts or uncertainties or to resist phobias, obsessions, or compulsions even though aware of their irrational… …   Useful english dictionary

  • psychasthenia — noun Etymology: New Latin Date: 1900 a neurotic state characterized especially by phobias, obsessions, or compulsions that one knows are irrational • psychasthenic adjective or noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Positive Disintegration — The Theory of Positive Disintegration (TPD) by Kazimierz Dąbrowski describes a theory of personality development. Unlike mainstream psychology, Dąbrowski s theoretical framework views psychological tension and anxiety as necessary for growth.… …   Wikipedia

  • Psychotherapy — • That branch of therapeutics which uses the mind to influence the body Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Psychotherapy     Psychotherapy      …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • extraversion — [ ɛkstravɛrsjɔ̃ ] n. f. • 1913; mot all. (Jung); du lat. extra et vertere, d apr. introversion ♦ Psychol. Attitude, comportement d un individu qui montre une grande facilité à établir des contacts avec ceux qui l entourent, qui exprime aisément… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

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