Find over 25,000 psychological definitions


cluttering

n.

1. a language disorder characterized by rapid speech that is confused, jumbled, and imprecise. Compare stuttering.

2. a tendency to collect items without any intention to do so. It is distinct from the clinically diagnosable condition of hoarding in that the saved articles do not include trash or other unsanitary items and the individual is able to make rational decisions about and periodically discard materials.

Browse dictionary by letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Psychology term of the day

November 19th 2024

Least Preferred Coworker Scale (LPC Scale)

Sorry, "least-preferred-coworker-scale-lpc-scale" is not in the Dictionary of Psychology. Please report to APA if you believe this is an error.