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Regression: Regression in psychology is a defense mechanism in which a person temporarily or permanently reverts to a behavior or mental state that is characteristic of an earlier developmental stage. See also Stages of development._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Ricoeur, Paul | Regression | Ricoeur, Paul | |
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2025-02-09 |