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Record 1 1984-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
DEF

(R.B. Cattell) a source trait in personality revealed by factor analysis and characterized by anxious, agitated brooding and a tendency toward seclusiveness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
OBS

terme employé par Cattell pour désigner le trait caractériel opposé à surgence.

Spanish

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