repression proper

in psychoanalytic theory, a form of repression that acts on conscious experiences and wishes in order to make them unconscious. This is in contrast to primary repression, which operates on material that has never been conscious. Also called secondary repression.

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February 22nd 2025

work group

any group of people whose primary objective is to perform a set of assigned tasks. The degree to which this collection becomes a cohesive unit with a distinct identity determines whether a work group becomes a team. See also action group; task-oriented group.