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positive attitude

in psychotherapy and counseling, the client’s feelings of acceptance and approval of the therapist or counselor, of the therapeutic or counseling process, of another person, or of himself or herself. Compare negative attitude.

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incentive value

incentive value

the perceived value of a motivating stimulus or condition, which varies among individuals.