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long-term therapy

psychotherapy over a period of many months or years. Classic psychoanalysis, which may last 2–5 years or longer, is a primary example.

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May 8th 2024

biasing factor

biasing factor

a variable that serves to bias the valence of elaboration of attitude-relevant information. See also biased elaboration; multiple roles in persuasion.