fulfillment model

a basic type of personality theory based on the assumption that the primary motivation for behavior is self-fulfillment, as manifest in a drive to realize one’s innate potential. Humanistic approaches to psychology, as exemplified by the work of Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers, are prominent examples of the fulfillment model. [introduced by U.S. psychologist Salvatore R. Maddi (1933– )]

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May 4th 2024

venlafaxine

n. an antidepressant that works by inhibiting the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine; it belongs to a class called the SNRIs (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors). Its mechanism of action therefore differs from that of the SSRIs, which some believe makes it a more effective treatment for depression. It is also appropriate for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder. Like other antidepressants, it should not be administered concurrently with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. U.S. trade name: Effexor.