discordance

1. the state or condition of being at variance. Affective discordance may be observed, for example, when a person relates a particularly disturbing experience without any facial or vocal indication of distress.

2. in twin studies, dissimilarity between a pair of twins with respect to a particular trait or disease. Compare concordance. —discordant adj.

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Psychology term of the day

February 21st 2025

reflection of feeling

a statement made by a therapist or counselor that is intended to highlight the feelings or attitudes implicitly expressed in a client’s communication and to draw them out so that they can be clarified. Also called reflection response.