concaveation

n. in animal behavior, a form of sensitization whereby a virgin female, through repeated exposure to young animals, begins to display maternal behavior despite having no prior experience and undergoing none of the hormonal changes associated with pregnancy and nursing.

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Psychology term of the day

May 9th 2024

ego stress

any situation, external or internal, that challenges the individual and produces stress (tension, anxiety, etc.) requiring adaptation by the ego. Ego stress is sometimes expressed as such defensive reactions as dissociation, somatization, or panic.