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affective theory

a framework underlying certain approaches to psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of feelings and emotions in therapeutic change.

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opinion leader

opinion leader

an individual to whom others turn for advice or on whom others model their behavior. To be effective, the opinion leader needs to have social ties with other members of the group.