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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > mental health, mental disorders, and special groups > antisocial behavior > problem behaviors > coping mechanisms > relaxation
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > antisocial behavior > problem behaviors > coping mechanisms > relaxation
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > antisocial behavior > problem behaviors > coping mechanisms > relaxation
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > antisocial behavior > problem behaviors > coping mechanisms > relaxation
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > psychological processes > coping mechanisms > relaxation
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > psychological processes > coping mechanisms > relaxation
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > psychological processes > coping mechanisms > relaxation
social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > coping mechanisms > relaxation
contexts > human activities > leisure activities > relaxation

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relaxation  

Definition(s)

  • Relaxation encompasses more than the mere absence of stress. Usually, relaxation is defined by a reduction of arousal, which is characterized by a certain pattern of physical and psychological changes. [Source: Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences: An Encyclopedia; Relaxation]

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