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Coprophagia

Coprophagia is the technical term for "eating feces". Some Coprophiliacs engage in Coprophagia, the eating of feces, which is a potentially hazardous activity due to the risks of infection with diseases such as hepatitis. Eating feces, even one's own feces have harmful consequencies, as the bowel bacteria are not necessarily safe to ingest.

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Coprophilia

Deutsch: Koprophilie / Español: Coprofilia / Português: Coprofilia / Français: Coprophilie / Italiano: Coprofilia

Coprophilia in the psychology context refers to a paraphilic disorder where an individual experiences sexual arousal and Pleasure from feces. This Condition is considered a type of sexual fetishism and can be associated with significant psychological distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

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Coprophiliacs

Coprophiliacs refer to persons who derived sexual excitement through the use of feces or filth; persons who have marked interest in excrement for sexual excitement and satisfaction. (see also Fecophilia, Coprophilia, Scat fetishism, Scat play, Scatology, Coprophagia )

Core

Deutsch: Core / Español: Core / Português: Core / Français: Core / Italiano: Core

Core refers to the defining features something must have to be considered an example of a category.

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Core area

Core area refers to the area in the temporal lobe that includes the primary auditory cortex (A1) and some nearby areas. Signals from the Core area are transmitted to the belt area of the auditory cortex.

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Core areas of knowledge and skills

Core areas of knowledge and skills refer to the eight (8) areas, identified by the authors, which professional counselors should master. Core areas of knowledge and skills include: ethical, professional, and cross-cultural issues ; helper attitudes ; techniques; diagnosis ; case conceptualization ; treatment planning; case management ; and theory.

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Core belief

Core belief refers to an Unconscious belief which we have about ourselves that directs our life choices and limits us in what we create in the world. "Not good enough" or "not lovable" are t

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Core hours

Core hours is defined as the hours in a flextime schedule during which every employee must work.

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