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- Dictionarypreoccupied/prɪˈɒkjʊpʌɪd/
adjective
- 1. engrossed in thought; distracted: "she seemed a bit preoccupied" Similar
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23 hours ago · Identity normally becomes a central issue of concern during adolescence, when decisions about future vocational, ideological, and relational issues need to be addressed; however, these key identity concerns often demand further reflection and revision during different phases of adult life as well.
4 days ago · As should be clear by now, the difference between empathy and sympathy depends upon the definitions used. In one view of empathy vs. sympathy, sympathy is empathy — either affective or cognitive — together with concern for another. On the other hand, sympathy is cognitive empathy, rather than affective empathy, together with concern for ...
2 days ago · Obsessive–compulsive disorder ( OCD) is a mental and behavioral disorder in which an individual has intrusive thoughts (an obsession) and feels the need to perform certain routines ( compulsions) repeatedly to relieve the distress caused by the obsession, to the extent where it impairs general function. [1] [2] [7]
2 days ago · Consciousness, at its simplest, is awareness of internal and external existence. [1] However, its nature has led to millennia of analyses, explanations and debate by philosophers, theologians, and scientists. Opinions differ about what exactly needs to be studied or even considered consciousness.
1 day ago · Polling shows the Tories have no particular advantage among voters aged 55-64, of whom 18 per cent say they are voting for the party – just below the national average. The strongest group of ...
I've realized recently that being preoccupied with how another person may have delusional self-image, and may lack self-awareness, is an ego trap. You will encounter many people who have wild beliefs about themselves, and/or how they are perceived by others, and this can be very confusing, irritating and engrossing.
3 days ago · Today there might be tension in the air with no discernible cause, Taurus. Family members could seem preoccupied with problems they can’t quite define. Your natural inclination might be to try to cheer them up, but it probably won’t work. Don’t be too annoyed if they don’t respond to your efforts. It isn’t them. It’s the planets.
