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cultural conserve

anything (e.g., a legend, tradition, or artifact) that has the effect of preserving valuable cultural memories, such as skills, discoveries, concepts, or moral values. See also cultural heritage. [introduced by Jacob L. Moreno]

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hedonic well-being

hedonic well-being

the type of happiness or contentment that is achieved when pleasure is obtained and pain is avoided. Compare eudaimonic well-being.