Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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depth psychology | Yes | No | No | No |
anal retentive personality | Yes | No | No | No |
depth psychology (noun) | anal retentive personality (noun) |
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a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud | (psychoanalysis) a personality characterized by meticulous neatness and suspicion and reserve; said to be formed in early childhood by fixation during the anal stage of development (usually as a consequence of toilet training) |