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Privation refers to the state of a child who has never formed a close Attachment with anyone.

Privilege in the psychology context refers to the unearned advantages, benefits, or entitlements that individuals or groups may have in society based on their identity, social status, or membership in a dominant group. These advantages can manifest in various forms, including economic, educational, or social advantages, and can significantly impact a person's life experiences and opportunities. In this article, we will explore the concept of privilege, provide numerous examples to illustrate its significance, discuss the risks associated with privilege, examine its application areas in psychology, offer recommendations for addressing privilege, and explore historical and legal aspects if applicable. We will also provide examples of sentences to illustrate the usage of the term in different grammatical forms and conclude with a list of similar concepts and a summary.

Privileged communication refers to information provided by a client (patient) to a clinician that cannot be disclosed in a court of law without the client's expressed permission.

Pro-choice supporter refers to individual who believes that the abortion decision should be left up to the woman and not regulated by the government.

Pro-life supporter refers to individual who believes that abortion should be illegal or strictly regulated by the governmen

Pro-social behaviour refers to co-operative, affectionate, or helpful behaviour intended to benefit another person.

Proactive aggressors refer to highly aggressive children who find aggressive acts easy to perform and who rely heavily on aggression as a means of solving social problems or achieving other personal objectives

Proactive coping refers to a coping strategy that involves anticipating a problem and taking steps to avoid it.