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parataxic distortion
parataxic distortion
noun Psychiatry.
a distortion in perception, especially of interpersonal relationships, based on a tendency to perceive others in accordance with a pattern determined by previous experiences.
Origin:
1960–65
1960–65
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parataxic distortion par·a·tax·ic distortion (pār'ə-tāk'sĭk)
n.
An attitude toward person based on a distorted evaluation, usually due to identifying that person with emotionally significant individuals from the past.
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