Ambivalence

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Ambivalence

Ambivalence (pronounced am-bi-vuh-luhns) is a term used in psychology to describe a state in which an individual has simultaneous, conflicting feelings towards a person, object, or action.

Etymology

The term "ambivalence" comes from the Latin words ambi, meaning "both", and valentia, meaning "strength". It was first used in the early 20th century by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler to describe the coexistence of contradictory emotions or attitudes within an individual.

Definition

Ambivalence is characterized by mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. It is a state of having simultaneous conflicting reactions, beliefs, or feelings towards some object, person, or situation. This can manifest in a variety of ways, such as feeling both love and hate for a person, or both desire and fear for a certain outcome.

Related Terms

  • Cognitive Dissonance: A psychological term for the discomfort felt when one holds two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.
  • Emotion: A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.
  • Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
  • Conflict (psychology): An inner struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, or external and internal demands.

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