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Psychiatry
The practice or science of diagnosing and treating mental disorders
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avolition
Psychology; Psychiatry
A psychological state characterized by general lack of desire, drive, or motivation to pursue meaningful goals
attention
Psychology; Psychiatry
The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things
assertiveness
Psychology; Psychiatry
A behavioral skill, which is linked to self-esteem and considered an important communication skill
apathy
Psychology; Psychiatry
A state of indifference, or the suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement, motivation and passion
psyche
Psychology; Psychiatry
Refers to the forces in an individual that influence thought, behavior and personality
psychological projection
Psychology; Psychiatry
A psychological defense mechanism where a person unconsciously denies their own attributes, thoughts, and emotions, which are then ascribed to the outside world, such as to the weather, or to other ...
