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cooperative motive

the drive or dispositional tendency to respond cooperatively in interpersonal and performance settings by helping others achieve their goals. Compare competitive motive.

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May 10th 2024

adaptometer

adaptometer

n. an instrument used to measure the time taken to adapt to a given amount of light, used in the diagnosis of night blindness and other visual disorders.