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This book foregrounds the life struggles of an individual, Brenda, in such a way that argument and theoretical exploration arise organically out of experience. The "frustration" of the title is traced to avoidant attachment - pretending not to need others. In Brenda this is associated with a body-energy pattern that is both over-charged and over-contained, generating a self-frustrating process. Such a repressive defence works against her, so that she experiences her life as dry, soulless, and uncreative. A variety of existential difficulties are traced to how such core developmental issues interact with our socio-cultural environment. A way forward is outlined: play and finding meaning are identified as transformational hubs that bring wellbeing into Brenda's life and restore her capacity for experiencing.

Avoidance (Psychology) --- Defense mechanisms (Psychology)

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Conditioned taste aversion is arguably the most important learning process that humans and animals possess because it prevents the repeated self-administration of toxic food. It has not only profoundly influenced the content and direction of learning theory, but also has important human nutritional and clinical significance. In addition to its direct relevance to food selection, dietary habits, and eating disorders, it is significant for certain clinical populations that develop it as a consequence of their treatment. The study of conditioned taste aversions has invigorated new theory and rese

Taste. --- Aversive stimuli. --- Stimuli, Aversive --- Aversion therapy --- Avoidance (Psychology) --- Conditioned response --- Punishment (Psychology) --- Gustation --- Tasting (Physiology) --- Chemical senses --- Drinking behavior --- Senses and sensation --- Tongue --- Food preferences --- Taste --- Behavior --- Conditioning (Psychology) --- Neuronal Plasticity --- physiology.