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state orientation

a style of responding to dilemmas or conflicts that is characterized by prolonged analysis and assessment of alternatives rather than by swift, decisive action. The hesitation of state orientation thus leads to the perseveration of current mental and behavioral states. Compare action orientation.

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lysosome

lysosome

n. see phagocytosis.