norm of reaction

all possible phenotypic outcomes, or observable characteristics of an individual, that could theoretically result from a given genotype in relation to its environment. See gene–environment interaction.

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February 23rd 2025

internal frustration

in classical psychoanalytic theory, denial of gratification of instinctual impulses due to internal factors (e.g., the superego), as opposed to external factors.