worry

n. a state of mental distress or agitation due to concern about an impending or anticipated event, threat, or danger. Difficult to control, persistent and excessive worry is a main symptom of generalized anxiety disorder. See also metaworry.

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February 11th 2025

interest factors

in vocational guidance and personnel selection, an individual’s interests or preferences regarded as indicators of personality traits and therefore of suitability for a particular job or type of employment. Interest factors can be derived from interest tests and other self-report inventories or from hobbies, leisure-time activities, and previous jobs.