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Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Psychotherapy > Psychotherapeutic Processes > Abreaction > Catharsis

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Catharsis  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Scope note

  • The release of ideas, thoughts, and repressed material from the unconscious, accompanied by an emotional response and relief. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

History note

  • 91(75); was see under ABREACTION 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002399

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