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face-to-face group

any group whose members are in personal contact and, as a result, are able to perceive each other’s needs and responses and carry on direct interaction. Examples include T-groups and psychotherapy groups. Also called direct-contact group.

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October 31st 2024

nail biting

nail biting

the compulsive habit of chewing on one’s fingernails, usually thought to be a means of releasing tension.