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fixed action pattern [‚fikst ′ak·shən ‚pad·ərn] (psychology) An innate behavior that appears to be substantially complete the first time the organism encounters the relevant stimulus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This because the socket is surrounded by a sliding body that, when drawn back, actuates an internal releasing mechanism (and yet, still guarantees proper sealing). In terms of the cognitive escape model, substance use within sexual and social environments acts as a releasing mechanism in that it liberates men who have sex with men from sources of emotional vulnerability, such as stressful thoughts and anxiety, by means of narrowing their attention to the here-and-now, thereby increasing the impact of environmental cues and triggers (e. |
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