redintegration

English

Etymology

From the Latin redintegrātiō (“renewal, restoration, repetition”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɹɛˌdɪntɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/, /ɹɪˌdɪntɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/

Noun

redintegration (plural redintegrations)

1. (rare) Restoration to a whole or sound state.
2. (chemistry, obsolete) Restoration of a mixture to its former nature and state.
3. (psychology) The reinstatement of a memory upon the presentation of a stimulus element that was a part of the stimulus complex that had aroused the event.
   • 1956–1960, R.S. Peters, The Concept of Motivation, Routledge & Kegan Paul (second edition, 1960), chapter ii: “Motives and Motivation”, page 44:

     Now all this story might be true. But even if it were, it does not follow that reference to redintegration should be included as part of the definition of ‘motive’.

   • ibidem, page 48:

     Is McClelland’s concept of ‘motive’ yet another example of explanation masquerading as analysis? This is obviously so in his definition which includes the reference to redintegration of affect.

Related terms

• redintegrate
• redintegrative

Translations

rare: restoration to a whole or sound state

chemistry, obsolete: restoration of a mixture to its former state

psychology: reinstatement of a memory