modus operandi

a specific behavioral pattern that may typify a particular individual; the term is often used with respect to criminal behavior but also more generally to signify any individual’s particular behavioral approach or way of acting. [from Latin, “manner of working”]

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Psychology term of the day

January 31st 2025

pseudoforgiveness

n. the external expression of forgiveness for an offender while still internally harboring anger, a desire for retribution, or other negative feelings toward the offender.