leader prototype

a cognitive representation of an actual or abstract leader who is thought to possess features shared by most or all individuals considered to be leaders and so to exemplify that construct. See also attribution theory of leadership; leader categorization theory.

Browse dictionary by letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Psychology term of the day

February 19th 2025

scotomization

n. in psychoanalytic theory, the tendency to ignore or be blind to impulses or memories that would threaten the individual’s ego. Scotomization is a defensive process and may also be a form of resistance. Also called scotomatization. See also blind spot.