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Fixation

/fɪkˈseɪʃən/noun

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Fixation is the act of firmly attaching or focusing attention on something, often implying a persistent hold that resists change. In modern contexts, it's frequently used in psychology to describe an unhealthy preoccupation with past experiences or ideas, which can hinder personal growth and lead to repetitive behaviors in everyday life.

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Sigmund Freud popularized the psychological concept of fixation in his 1905 book 'Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality', linking it to unresolved childhood stages that could shape adult personality; remarkably, this idea has influenced over 100 million people through therapy and popular culture, even inspiring elements in modern films like 'Inception'.

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