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COMFORT OBJECT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-06-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- comfort object
1, record 1, English, comfort%20object
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- security object 2, record 1, English, security%20object
correct
- security blanket 3, record 1, English, security%20blanket
correct
- blankie 4, record 1, English, blankie
familiar
- linus blanket 5, record 1, English, linus%20blanket
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A blanket or other familiar object that gives security or comfort to its owner. 6, record 1, English, - comfort%20object
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A comfort object is an item used to provide psychological comfort, especially in unusual or unique situations or at bedtime for small children. Though many toddlers prefer a teddy bear or doll, a stuffed animal, a favorite blanket, or even a toy such as a dump truck could be a comfort object at some stages... Some teenagers have been known to still sleep with comfort objects, though they will probably not talk to them as a small child might. Even adults can use comfort objects at times, as elderly people in nursing homes have been known to be comforted after being given a stuffed bear or doll. The theory is that this reminds them of the more serene moments of childhood. 7, record 1, English, - comfort%20object
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- objet sécurisant
1, record 1, French, objet%20s%C3%A9curisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- objet réconfortant 2, record 1, French, objet%20r%C3%A9confortant
correct, masculine noun
- doudou 3, record 1, French, doudou
see observation, masculine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objet qui apporte un sentiment de sécurité et d'apaisement chez l'enfant ou l'adulte. 4, record 1, French, - objet%20s%C3%A9curisant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On remarque chez la majorité des individus ayant un TPS [trouble panique avec agoraphobie] l'apparition de comportements sécurisants : besoin d'être accompagné, d'être près des portes de sortie afin de fuir facilement, transporter un objet sécurisant (p.ex., téléphone cellulaire), ne pas s'éloigner de sa maison, de sa voiture [...] 5, record 1, French, - objet%20s%C3%A9curisant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Québec, «doudou» est employé au féminin. 4, record 1, French, - objet%20s%C3%A9curisant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Doudou» est le terme familier utilisé pour nommer l'objet qui apporte du réconfort à un enfant. Ce terme est aussi associé au concept pyschanalytique de l'objet transitionnel qui a aussi principalement une fonction de réconfort, mais dans le cadre d'un stade de développement bien précis. 4, record 1, French, - objet%20s%C3%A9curisant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-06-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- standard
1, record 2, English, standard
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A definite level of excellence, attainment, wealth, or the like or definite degree of any quality, viewed as a prescribed object of endeavour or as the measure of what is adequate for some purpose. E. g. Standard of living, of comfort. 2, record 2, English, - standard
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- degré
1, record 2, French, degr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- nivel
1, record 2, Spanish, nivel
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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