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cumulative continuity

the process by which an individual’s actions produce results that accumulate over time and move him or her along specific life trajectories.

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March 16th 2025

state-dependent behavior

state-dependent behavior

actions that are affected by one’s emotional state, such as saying something hurtful to another while angry.