repressive coping style

a pattern of dealing with life characterized by downplaying problems or misfortunes and maintaining an artificially positive view. Repressive coping is indicated by a combination of high scores on social desirability bias and low scores on reported anxiety. See also positive illusion.

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December 24th 2024

sphincter

n. a ring-shaped muscle that partly or wholly closes a body orifice, such as the anal sphincters or the iris of the eye.