Tag: indifference

November 22, 2025 / Mohammed looti

APATHY

Definition and Conceptualization Apathy is defined formally as a state characterized by a profound and pervasive reduction in goal-directed behavior, cognition, and emotion. It represents a complete indifference and/or a complete lack of response to one’s surroundings, often extending to crucial life events, personal hygiene, and future planning. This state is far more severe than […]

October 15, 2025 / Mohammed looti

EMOTIONAL INSULATION

Emotional Insulation The Core Definition of Emotional Insulation Emotional insulation is classified in psychodynamic theory as a fundamental defense mechanism, an unconscious psychological strategy employed by the Ego to manage anxiety and protect the self from pain, particularly intense disappointment or loss. At its core, it is a proactive withdrawal of emotional investment from potentially […]