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diagnosticity

n. the informational value of an interaction, event, or feedback for someone seeking self-knowledge. Information with high diagnosticity has clear implications for the self-concept, whereas information with low diagnosticity may be unclear, ambiguous, or inaccurate. The desire for highly diagnostic information about the self is called the self-assessment motive.

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February 2nd 2025

vestured genital apposition

vestured genital apposition

sexual activity in which clothed participants place their genital regions together and thrust or rub against each other, simulating coitus. The activity may or may not be carried to the point of orgasm for one or both partners.