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introjective depression

self-critical depression: intense sadness and dysphoria involving punitive, relentless feelings of self-doubt, self-criticism, and self-loathing. The individual with introjective depression becomes involved in numerous activities in an attempt to compensate for his or her excessively high standards, constant drive to perform and achieve, and feelings of guilt and shame over not having lived up to expectations. See also autonomous depression. Compare anaclitic depression.

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optimal arousal theory

optimal arousal theory

see principle of optimal stimulation.