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Meaning of anorexia nervosa, dualism, fixation, narcolepsy, forensic, altruism, attachment...

Psychology terms: anorexia nervosa dualism fixation narcolepsy forensic altruism attachment trait incentive egocentric

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Meaning of anorexia nervosa (noun)

an eating disorder characterized by excess control of eating

Example of anorexia nervosa

Sufferers of anorexia nervosa try to limit or reduce their weight by excessive dieting, exercising, vomiting, purging and use of diuretics.

What does anorexia nervosa mean?

anorexia nervosa meaning

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Meaning of dualism (noun)

the metaphysical doctrine that there are two substances, i.e., distinct and independent types of being, one material and the other spiritual

Example of dualism

Those who believe in dualism are fond of a belief in immortality: If there is another type of reality besides the body, this non-body can survive death.

What does dualism mean?

dualism meaning

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Meaning of fixation (noun)

the state of thinking about a person or subject to an extreme degree

Example of fixation

My fixation on retirement affected my performance negatively. Her fixation on making more money proved to be the cause of her corruption.

What does fixation mean?

fixation meaning

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Meaning of narcolepsy (noun)

a disorder causing people to fall asleep in unusual times like while driving or eating

Example of narcolepsy

People suffering from narcolepsy cannot possiblywork for a company because of their unpredictable performance.

What does narcolepsy mean?

narcolepsy meaning

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Meaning of forensic (adjective)

relating to scientific methods of dealing with crime

Example of forensic

Having a keen interest in law and crime, I would like to work in a forensic laboratory when I graduate from the Faculty of Medicine.

What does forensic mean?

forensic meaning

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Meaning of altruism (noun)

selfless concern for the happiness and welfare of other people

Example of altruism

In today's highly individual and selfish world, it is rather difficult to come across examples of altruism.

What does altruism mean?

altruism meaning

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Meaning of attachment (noun)

an emotional tie between two people

Example of attachment

The strong attachment between the baby and the mother helps the mother overcome the fatigue she has to endure.

What does attachment mean?

attachment meaning

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Meaning of trait (noun)

a quality, either positive or negative, in someone's personality

Example of trait

Each job requires certain personality traits. The trait most needed to be a good pilot is calmness.

What does trait mean?

trait meaning

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Meaning of incentive (noun)

something that can be used to encourage a person to act in a certain way

Example of incentive

The teacher should provide incentives for the students to do their assignments.

What does incentive mean?

incentive meaning

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Meaning of egocentric (adjective)

interested only in oneself

Example of egocentric

She divorced his husband as he was extremely egocentric.

Babies are profoundly egocentric in that they are unable to view themselves as having an identity which is separate and distinct from the world which they are aware of through their senses.

What does egocentric mean?

egocentric meaning

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