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negativism 1. any sceptical or derisive system of thought 2. Psychiatry refusal to do what is expected or suggested or the tendency to do the opposite negativism [′neg·əd·ə‚viz·əm] (psychology) Indifference, opposition, or resistance to suggestions, or persistent refusal to do as asked, without apparent or objective reasons. 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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| W Fowler in Alcoholics Anonymous and Faith Development (1993) found that most alcoholics come from a negativist, punitive religion. More often than not, the negativists point to falling real wages as their smoking gun. A key consideration: Should a CCP approach include negativists and Pollyannas, or just those in the neutral zone? |
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