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AGGRESSIVENESS [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Social Problems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- passive-aggressive behaviour
1, record 1, English, passive%2Daggressive%20behaviour
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- passive-aggressive behavior 2, record 1, English, passive%2Daggressive%20behavior
correct
- passive aggression 2, record 1, English, passive%20aggression
correct
- passive-aggression 2, record 1, English, passive%2Daggression
correct
- passive aggressiveness 1, record 1, English, passive%20aggressiveness
correct
- passive-aggressiveness 3, record 1, English, passive%2Daggressiveness
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Passive-aggressive behavior is defined as behavior that is seemingly innocuous, accidental, or neutral but that indirectly displays an unconscious aggressive motive. 4, record 1, English, - passive%2Daggressive%20behaviour
Record 1, Key term(s)
- passive aggressive behaviour
- passive aggressive behavior
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agression passive
1, record 1, French, agression%20passive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- agressivité passive 1, record 1, French, agressivit%C3%A9%20passive
correct, feminine noun
- comportement passif agressif 1, record 1, French, comportement%20passif%20agressif
correct, masculine noun
- comportement agressif passif 2, record 1, French, comportement%20agressif%20passif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Un] comportement passif agressif est une agression indirecte impliquant une personne exprimant sa colère et d'autres émotions connexes sans transmettre ses sentiments et émotions réels. 2, record 1, French, - agression%20passive
Record 1, Key term(s)
- comportement passif-agressif
- comportement agressif-passif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Geochemistry
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aggressivity
1, record 2, English, aggressivity
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- aggressiveness 2, record 2, English, aggressiveness
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tendency of a water to dissolve calcium carbonate. 3, record 2, English, - aggressivity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aggressivity: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - aggressivity
Record 2, Key term(s)
- water aggressiveness
- water aggressivity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Géochimie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- agressivité
1, record 2, French, agressivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tendance d'une eau à dissoudre le carbonate de calcium. 2, record 2, French, - agressivit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agressivité : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - agressivit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Agressivité des eaux. 4, record 2, French, - agressivit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Geoquímica
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- agresividad
1, record 2, Spanish, agresividad
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tendencia de una agua a disolver el carbonato cálcico. 2, record 2, Spanish, - agresividad
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aggressiveness
1, record 3, English, aggressiveness
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- virulence
1, record 3, French, virulence
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Virulence d'une infection, d'une maladie. 1, record 3, French, - virulence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
virulence : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 2, record 3, French, - virulence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aggressiveness
1, record 4, English, aggressiveness
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tendency toward or display of aggression. 2, record 4, English, - aggressiveness
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aggressiveness is a mode of communication and behavior where one expresses their feelings, needs and rights without regard or respect for the needs, rights and feelings of others. Emotional or physical force is often used so that the rights of others are not even allowed to surface. Others feel victimized and relationships suffer. 3, record 4, English, - aggressiveness
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- agressivité
1, record 4, French, agressivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tendance à attaquer l'intégrité physique ou psychique d'un être vivant. 2, record 4, French, - agressivit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'agressivité peut toujours être considérée comme relationnelle. On distingue, comme en anglais, une agressivité positive [...], qui représente le dynamisme de la personne, sa combativité, et une agressivité négative, socialement décriée et confondue avec les passages à l'acte délictueux. L'agressivité n'est pas synonyme de violence, elle peut être une tentative, parfois ratée, d'adaptation à l'environnement. 2, record 4, French, - agressivit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'agressivité d'un patient par exemple. 3, record 4, French, - agressivit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
agressivité : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé 4, record 4, French, - agressivit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento humano
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- agresividad
1, record 4, Spanish, agresividad
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-12-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aggressiveness
1, record 5, English, aggressiveness
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- intensité
1, record 5, French, intensit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Intensité d'un traitement par exemple. 1, record 5, French, - intensit%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
intensité : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 2, record 5, French, - intensit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-05-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- aggressiveness
1, record 6, English, aggressiveness
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of a plant in a sward. 1, record 6, English, - aggressiveness
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- agressivité
1, record 6, French, agressivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'une plante dans un peuplement. 1, record 6, French, - agressivit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Producción vegetal
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- agresividad
1, record 6, Spanish, agresividad
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
- Social Problems
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- International Symposium on Human Aggressiveness 1, record 7, English, International%20Symposium%20on%20Human%20Aggressiveness
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Brussels, September 11-15, 1972. 1, record 7, English, - International%20Symposium%20on%20Human%20Aggressiveness
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Colloque international sur l'agressivité chez l'homme
1, record 7, French, Colloque%20international%20sur%20l%27agressivit%C3%A9%20chez%20l%27homme
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones
- Problemas sociales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Coloquio internacional sobre la agresividad humana
1, record 7, Spanish, Coloquio%20internacional%20sobre%20la%20agresividad%20humana
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-07-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of the Family
- Social Problems
- Human Behaviour
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- parental aggressiveness
1, record 8, English, parental%20aggressiveness
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A survey conducted in mainland Portugal ... revealed these points: Most respondents said parents have the right to beat their children, but must not go too far. ... Violence and neglect were most common in large families, and are often associated with unemployment, alcoholism, parental aggressiveness, poverty, family disputes and the social isolation of families. 2, record 8, English, - parental%20aggressiveness
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la famille
- Problèmes sociaux
- Comportement humain
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- agressivité parentale
1, record 8, French, agressivit%C3%A9%20parentale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agressivité : Caractère agressif de qqn, d'un animal, de qqch; dispositions agressives. 2, record 8, French, - agressivit%C3%A9%20parentale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Agressif, ive : Se dit de qqn qui est naturellement porté à attaquer [...] 2, record 8, French, - agressivit%C3%A9%20parentale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-02-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- increased aggressiveness
1, record 9, English, increased%20aggressiveness
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- augmentation de l'agressivité
1, record 9, French, augmentation%20de%20l%27agressivit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- accroissement de l'agressivité 1, record 9, French, accroissement%20de%20l%27agressivit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-07-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- soil aggressiveness value 1, record 10, English, soil%20aggressiveness%20value
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- degré d'agressivité du sol
1, record 10, French, degr%C3%A9%20d%27agressivit%C3%A9%20du%20sol
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-07-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Psychology (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- biologic aggressiveness
1, record 11, English, biologic%20aggressiveness
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- agressivité biologique 1, record 11, French, agressivit%C3%A9%20biologique
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-06-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Interiors (Motor Vehicles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- mass aggressiveness 1, record 12, English, mass%20aggressiveness
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Aménagements intérieurs (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- agressivité de la masse 1, record 12, French, agressivit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20masse
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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