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Retroflection
Translation of "retroflection" into Russian
retroflection
Noun
UK
/ˌrɛtrəʊˈflɛkʃən/
US
/ˌrɛtroʊˈflɛkʃən/
retroflection
retroflections pl
Retroflection is a term used in psychology to describe a defense mechanism.
Ретрофлексия - это термин, используемый в психологии для описания защитного механизма.
Definitions
retroflection
Noun
UK
/ˌrɛtrəʊˈflɛkʃən/
US
/ˌrɛtroʊˈflɛkʃən/
The act or process of bending or turning backward.
The retroflection of the plant's leaves was a response to the lack of sunlight.
A bending backward of a part, especially of an organ or structure.
The doctor noted the retroflection of the uterus during the examination.
In Gestalt psychology, the act of turning emotions or actions back onto oneself instead of directing them outwardly.
Through retroflection she channeled her anger inward, blaming herself rather than confronting her colleague.