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mass psychology

1. the mental and emotional states and processes that occur in a large body of individuals who, although they may not have any common characteristics, are considered as a whole.

2. the scientific study of these phenomena, including the study of mass movements, collective hysteria, and the effects of the media.

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January 15th 2025

overcontrolled

overcontrolled

adj. denoting behavior that is inhibited and constrained, often driven by shyness or fear of rejection. The word is typically used to describe the behavior of children thought to be at risk for depression, but it may also refer to similar behavior in adults.