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compulsion /com·pul·sion/ (kom-pul´shun) 1. an overwhelming urge to perform an irrational act or ritual. 2. the repetitive or stereotyped action that is the object of such an urge.compul´sive repetition compulsion in psychoanalytic theory, the impulse to reenact earlier emotional experiences or traumatic behavior. repetition compulsion [rep′ətish′ən] Etymology: L, repetere, to repeat an unconscious need to revert to and repeat earlier situations, behavior patterns, and acts to experience previously felt emotions or relationships. See also compulsion. repetition compulsion Psychoanalysis The impulse to reenact earlier emotional experiences, considered by Freud more fundamental than the pleasure principle. Cf Pleasure principle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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