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Record 1 1988-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mental Disorders
  • Characterology
OBS

Behavior disorder in which a person finds ambiguity and uncertainty extremely uncomfortable. Extreme emphasis is put on "doing things the right way".

OBS

Note: Term defined in a specialized glossary of psychometrics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles mentaux
  • Caractérologie
OBS

Compulsif : qui constitue une compulsion (conduite compulsive).

Spanish

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