acathexis
1acathexis — Rarely used term for a mental disorder in which certain objects or ideas fail to arouse an emotional response in the individual. [G. a priv. + kathexis, retention] * * * ac·a·thex·is (ak″ə thekґsis) [a 1 + Gr. kathexis a retention] a… …
2acathexis — noun (psychoanalysis) a lack of cathexis; a condition in which significant objects or memories arouse no emotion in an individual • Topics: ↑psychoanalysis, ↑analysis, ↑depth psychology • Hypernyms: ↑libidinal energy …
3depth psychology — noun a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud his physician recommended psychoanalysis • Syn: ↑psychoanalysis, ↑analysis • Derivationally… …
4libidinal energy — noun (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido • Topics: ↑psychoanalysis, ↑analysis, ↑depth psychology • Hypernyms: ↑psychic energy, ↑mental energy • …
