psychological dependence
1psychological dependence — substance dependence in which the drug is used to obtain relief from tension or emotional discomfort, rather than being associated with tolerance or withdrawal. Called also emotional d …
2dependence — drug dependence; n. the physical and/or psychological effects produced by the habitual taking of certain drugs, characterized by a compulsion to continue taking the drug; in ICD 10 (see International Classification of Diseases) it is known as… …
3dependence — The quality or condition of relying upon, being influenced by, or being subservient to a person or object reflecting a particular need. [L. dependeo, to hang from] anchorage d. the need of normal cells to have an appropriate surface to attach to… …
4dependence — Synonyms and related words: Maecenas, a habit, abettor, acceptation, acception, acquiescence, acquired tolerance, acute alcoholism, addictedness, addiction, admirer, advocate, aficionado, alcoholism, amphetamine withdrawal symptoms, angel,… …
5dependence — noun 1 needing sb s help/support ADJECTIVE ▪ great, heavy ▪ a heavy dependence on imported materials ▪ absolute, complete, total ▪ …
6dependence — [[t]dɪpe̱ndəns[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT: usu N on n Your dependence on something or someone is your need for them in order to succeed or be able to survive. ...the city s traditional dependence on tourism... Do you look forward to old age, or do you… …
7dependence — noun a) The state of being dependent, of relying upon another. He had a deep dependence on her for guidance. b) An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a …
8Psychological Operations in Guerrilla Warfare — On October 15, 1984, six days before the second presidential debate between President Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale, the Associated Press reported that the CIA had written a manual for the contras, entitled Psychological Operations in… …
9psychological — adj. VERBS ▪ be ADVERB ▪ purely ▪ The symptoms are purely psychological. Psychological is used with these nouns: ↑abuse, ↑advantage, ↑ …
10psychological development — Development of cognitive, emotional, intellectual, and social capabilities and functioning over the course of one s life. It is the subject matter of the discipline of developmental psychology. In infancy, language is acquired, perception,… …
