attitudinal types

in Carl Jung’s analytic psychology, two personality types defined by habitual extraversion on the one hand and habitual introversion on the other. See introversion–extraversion. See also functional types.

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November 27th 2024

sexual tension

sexual tension

a condition of anxiety and restlessness associated with the sex drive and a normal desire for release of sexual energy. Sexual tension may be complicated by fear of inadequate performance, fear of an unwanted pregnancy, fear of discovery, or other concerns.