Proclivity GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Proclivity GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /prəˈklɪv.ɪ.ti/ (noun) Definition natural inclination or predisposition, tendency, appetite, leaning, taste, preference, partiality, bias, predilection, disposition, penchant, liking, propensity, prejudice, proneness, bent Example Directing your attention away from a negative experience not only is not as maladaptive as many of his peers think but, according to the Columbia psychologist George Bonanno, can be a superior coping strategy. Indeed, he finds that in the wake of an upsetting event, “self-deception and emotional avoidance are consistently and robustly linked to a better outcome.” Even when you’re reeling from a severe blow, such as a loved one’s death, diverting ...