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motivation research

in consumer psychology, research that uses clinical, intensive, and qualitative approaches to reveal the true motives behind the decisions of individuals to purchase a product. Motivation research is also employed to determine why consumers may refuse to buy a certain product.

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character disorder

character disorder

formerly, in psychoanalysis, an alternative name for personality disorder.