writer’s block

inhibited ability to start or continue working on a piece of writing. Such difficulty is attributed primarily to psychological factors (e.g., fear of failure) but may also result from fatigue or burnout. Suggested remedies often include writing spontaneously about an unrelated topic, doing more reading, and changing something about the physical environment to make it more conducive to writing.

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Psychology term of the day

March 18th 2025

auxiliary ego

in psychodrama, a group member, other than the therapist, who assumes the role of a significant figure in the protagonist’s life.