thanatophobia

n. a persistent and irrational fear of death or dying. This fear may focus on the death of oneself or of loved ones and is often associated with hypochondriasis. —thanatophobic adj.

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Psychology term of the day

May 8th 2024

divergent thinking

creative thinking in which an individual solves a problem or reaches a decision using strategies that deviate from commonly used or previously taught strategies. This term is often used synonymously with lateral thinking. Compare convergent thinking. [defined in 1967 by Joy Paul Guilford]