emotional charge

strong emotion, such as anger, conceived as being bottled up under pressure and ready to explode. The concept also involves the idea that emotions are negatively or positively charged.

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December 24th 2024

social maturity

a level of behavior in accordance with the social standards that are the norm for individuals of a particular age.