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Definition of «fixation»

Fixation refers to a strong or unwavering attachment, obsession, or preoccupation with something. It can also mean the process by which an organism becomes adapted to its environment and is unable to survive without it. In psychology, fixation often relates to early childhood experiences that shape our emotional development and behavior patterns throughout life.

Usage examples

  1. The biologist conducted a study on animal fixation, observing the specific behaviors and attitudes exhibited by animals towards certain objects.
  2. In psychology, fixation refers to an excessive attachment or obsession with a particular idea, object, or person, which often hinders growth and development.
  3. The mechanic is skilled in repairing engine fixations, such as stubborn bolts or stuck parts that may require special techniques to resolve.
  4. The photographer aimed to capture the beauty of nature's fixations, focusing on intricate patterns on flowers and the delicate details of a butterfly's wings.
  5. The therapist worked with the patient to address their fixation on past traumas, helping them understand and move towards a healthier mindset.
  6. The artist's paintings often depict societal fixations on material possessions, highlighting the superficiality and emptiness that can result from an excessive focus on wealth and possessions.

Phrases with «fixation»

Sentences with «fixation»

  • Has it become a case of fixation on technology itself rather than the educational outcomes it can provide? (educationmattersmag.com.au)
  • Anyway, in architecture as in so many other subjects, there is so much more to the wider ecology debate than the current fixation with carbon reduction and sequestration. (zerocarbonista.com)
  • Stroud argues that the moss - bacteria symbiosis may be as important for global nutrient cycles as the nitrogen fixation of legumes and their root nodule microbes (ScienceNOW, 5 September 2003). (sciencemag.org)
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