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need for affection

the degree to which a person wants to be close or distant in a relationship with another. In intimate relationships, need for affection is often expressed concretely as a desire to be touched or held or to be commended verbally.

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February 2nd 2025

monocular deprivation

monocular deprivation

the deprivation of light to one eye. Compare binocular deprivation.