Psychology A-Level
absorption addiction
What absorption addiction means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of absorption addiction
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A model saying such relationships fill a deficient sense of self, where absorption is preoccupation with the figure and addiction is needing stronger doses to sustain the feeling.
Topics that use absorption addiction
- Relationships (AQA A-Level)
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