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attraction relations

patterns of liking–disliking, acceptance–rejection, and inclusion–exclusion among members of a group. Such patterns are also called sociometric structures, particularly when assessed through the use of sociometry.

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intellectual maturity

intellectual maturity

the adult stage of intellectual development, in which the individual typically has a high level of good judgment, often combined with wisdom.