misoneism

n. an extreme resistance to change and intolerance of anything new, sometimes expressed as an obsessive desire to maintain routines and preserve the status quo. It is often associated with autism. Also called misocainia. —misoneist n.

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January 28th 2025

career workshop

a vocational guidance intervention consisting of a study group in which occupational opportunities and requirements are discussed and explored.