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Record 1 2018-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Behaviour
  • Clinical Psychology
OBS

Acting on the spur of the moment in response to immediate stimuli; acting on a momentary basis without a plan or consideration of outcomes; difficulty establishing and following plans; a sense of urgency and self-harming behavior under emotional distress.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement humain
  • Psychologie clinique
OBS

Action sur un coup de tête en réponse à des stimuli immédiats, action dans l'instant, sans plan ni considération pour les conséquences, difficulté à élaborer et suivre des plans, vécu d'urgence et comportement d'auto-agression dans les situations de détresse émotionnelle.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Comportamiento humano
  • Psicología clínica
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