Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ambitendency
noun
am-bi-ten-den-see
Definition
A psychological term referring to a tendency to approach or avoid an object, situation, or interaction based on one’s emotional responses or instincts.
Examples
- The ambitendency of voters can lead to unpredictable election outcomes.
- In therapy, understanding a patient’s ambitendency towards certain topics can provide valuable insights.
Meaning
Ambitendency reflects the simultaneous attraction towards and repulsion from a particular stimulus, often seen in decision-making scenarios.
Synonyms
- Ambivalence
- Indecision
- Conflict
