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Pococurante

Pococurante means indifferent, apathetic, nonchalant. Pococurante also refers to a careless or indifferent person.

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Poikilothermic

Poikilothermic means maintaining the body at the same temperature as the environment

Poindexter

Poindexter refers to an extremely intelligent but socially inept person.

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Point of Origin

Point of Origin refers to the location where an activity starts, like fire, accident, etc

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Polarization

Deutsch: Polarisierung / Español: polarización / Português: polarização / Français: polarisation / Italiano: polarizzazione

In the context of psychology, polarization refers to the phenomenon where an individual's or Group's attitudes or beliefs become more extreme over time, typically as a result of group discussions or exposure to like-minded opinions. This concept is particularly relevant in social psychology, where it helps explain changes in group dynamics and individual decision-making processes.

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Polemic

Polemic is defined as a controversial argument. It also refers to a person who engages in arguments or controversy; a Controversialist.

Polemology

Polemology refers to the science and study of human conflict and war.

Police subculture

Police subculture refers to the result of socialization and bonding among Police Officers due to the stress and anxiety produced on the job.

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