double

n. in psychodrama, an individual, one of the auxiliary egos, who speaks or acts out the presumed inner thoughts of the protagonist (i.e., the person presenting the problem to be explored). The technique is known as doubling.

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Psychology term of the day

January 19th 2025

stigmatophilia

n. sexual interest in and arousal by a partner who is tattooed or has scars, or by having oneself tattooed, particularly in the genital area.