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Acting out

In psychology and psychiatry, acting out is the expression of one's emotion by physical movement, especially ones perceived as socially inappropriate or anti-social. It is considered a form of self-control, and, in psychoanalytic theory, a defense mechanism. They indirectly express emotions through behavior rather than words. These actions are often used…

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related to Psychology · 19
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related to Social learning theory · 9
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related to Parenting · 8
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smokinginstance ofacting out in the form of rebellious behaviors0.80text
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