attitude system

a set of two or more attitudes that are associated with one another in memory. Attitude systems can be characterized in terms of the number of attitudes in the system, the strength, number, and pattern of associations among the attitudes, and the evaluative consistency of the attitudes in the system. See also interattitudinal consistency.

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January 30th 2025

narcotic stupor

a state of lethargy or limited mobility and decreased responsiveness to stimulation due to the effects of an opioid drug. This state may border on loss of consciousness and may be followed by coma in extreme cases.