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psy·​cho·​taxis | \ ˌsīkō+ \

Definition of psychotaxis

: an involuntary adjustment of one's modes of thought and action for keeping the agreeable and avoiding the disagreeable as a mechanism of ego defense

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History and Etymology for psychotaxis

New Latin, from psych- + -taxis

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“Psychotaxis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotaxis. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.

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