exploitative orientation

in the existential psychoanalysis of Erich Fromm, a character pattern marked by the use of stealth, deceit, power, or violence to obtain what the individual wants. The character type is plagiaristic rather than spontaneously or resourcefully creative. Also called exploitative character. Compare hoarding orientation; marketing orientation.

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January 24th 2025

risk–rescue rating

a formula comparing the inherent risk of a method of attempted suicide with the likelihood of discovery and rescue.