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Definition of Anaclitic
1. Adjective. Of or related to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on another.
Definition of Anaclitic
1. Adjective. (psychoanalysis) Denoting a person whose choice of love-interest arises from the dependence of the libido on another instinct (e.g. hunger). ¹
2. Adjective. Pertaining to an acute emotional dependence on another person or persons. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Anaclitic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Anaclitic
1. Leaning or depending upon; in psychoanalysis, relating to the dependence of the infant on the mother or mother substitute. See: anaclitic depression. Origin: G. Ana, toward, + klino, to lean (05 Mar 2000)
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Literary usage of Anaclitic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Bennett J. Cohen, Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"Most research has focused on the anaclitic depression model in infant monkeys;
their behavioral response to separation from mother, mother surrogate, ..."
2. Cocaine: Pharmacology, Effects, and Treatment of Abuse edited by John Grabowski (1994)
"... and drug-using subculture associated with it, and anaclitic needs via possible
facilitation of intimate interpersonal interactions, among many others. ..."
3. Final Report: American Psychological Association Task Force on the Mental by John R. Tassey (1998)
"anaclitic depression in the elderly. Psychiatric Annals. 13. 691-696. Kenney,
WL & Hodgson, JL (1987). Heat tolerance, thermorégulation and aging. ..."
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