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ac·a·thex·is (ak″ə-thekґsis) [a-1 + Gr. kathexis a retention] a lack of the emotional charge (cathexis) with which an object or idea would normally be invested; detachment of feelings from thoughts and ideas.Medical dictionary. 2011.
acathexis — noun (psychoanalysis) a lack of cathexis; a condition in which significant objects or memories arouse no emotion in an individual • Topics: ↑psychoanalysis, ↑analysis, ↑depth psychology • Hypernyms: ↑libidinal energy … Useful english dictionary
depth psychology — noun a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud his physician recommended psychoanalysis • Syn: ↑psychoanalysis, ↑analysis • Derivationally… … Useful english dictionary
libidinal energy — noun (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido • Topics: ↑psychoanalysis, ↑analysis, ↑depth psychology • Hypernyms: ↑psychic energy, ↑mental energy • … Useful english dictionary
