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life events

important occasions throughout the lifespan that are either age-related and thus expected (e.g., marriage, retirement) or unrelated to age and unexpected (e.g., accidents, relocation). Contextual theories of personality often assume that personality is shaped by reactions to stress produced by critical life events. See also off-time life events; on-time life events.

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February 16th 2025

dihydroxyphenylacetic acid

dihydroxyphenylacetic acid

see dopac.