self-love

1. regard for and interest in one’s own being or contentment.

2. excessive self-regard, or a narcissistic attitude toward one’s body, abilities, or personality. See egotism; narcissism.

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Psychology term of the day

February 25th 2025

essential tremor

trembling of the hands, head, or voice that appears to be hereditary. It is the most common type of movement disorder and is thought to be a benign condition, although its etiology and neurological substrates remain unclear. Also called familial tremor.