conarium

n. in the theory of René Descartes, the point of contact between mind (res cogitans) and body (res extensa), which he located in the pineal gland of the brain. According to some interpreters, Freud’s id represents much the same concept. See Cartesian dualism.

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May 10th 2024

coping style

the characteristic manner in which an individual confronts and deals with stress, anxiety-provoking situations, or emergencies.