cathexis

CATHEXIS
Emotional Cathexis: The attachment or emotional investment in a specific feeling or emotion.
Object Cathexis: The allocation of emotional energy towards a particular object or item.
Sexual Cathexis: The concentration of sexual desire or energy on a specific person or fantasy.
Libidinal Cathexis: The investment of psychic energy in a sexual or erotic manner.
Negative Cathexis: The emotional investment in negative thoughts or feelings.
Positive Cathexis: The emotional investment in positive thoughts, emotions, or ideas.
Parental Cathexis: The emotional attachment and investment in one's parents or parental figures.
Self-Cathexis: The focus of emotional energy on one's own self, often related to self-esteem and self-worth.
Transference Cathexis: The redirection of feelings and emotions from one person or object to another.
Counter-Cathexis: The resistance or defense against investing emotional energy in a particular idea or feeling.
Narcissistic Cathexis: The self-absorbed investment of emotional energy in one's own image or persona.
Depressive Cathexis: The emotional investment in feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or despair.
Aggressive Cathexis: The allocation of emotional energy towards aggressive or hostile impulses.
Erotic Cathexis: The investment of emotional energy in erotic or sexual desires and fantasies.
Aesthetic Cathexis: The emotional attachment to and investment in aesthetic experiences, such as art or beauty.
Ego Cathexis: The concentration of emotional energy on the ego, often related to self-identity and self-concept.
Idealized Cathexis: The emotional investment in an idealized or perfect image or concept.
Neurotic Cathexis: The emotional investment in neurotic or maladaptive patterns of thought and behavior.
Cultural Cathexis: The attachment and emotional investment in cultural values, norms, or beliefs.
Parental Cathexis: The emotional attachment and investment in one's children or offspring.