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collapsing

collapsing In this psychology context, collapsing refers to boundaries or distinctions becoming less separate, such as between self and other or between past and present.

In this psychology context, collapsing refers to boundaries or distinctions becoming less separate, such as between self and other or between past and present. It describes a merging in psychological meaning that makes something feel more personally relevant or immediate.

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Drafting source: Briones Marcelo R. S.. The evolutionary origin of the collective unconscious and the appeal of research on Neanderthals and other ancient humans. 2026; DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1857884; article XML SHA-256 020d5efbe4a84ef19036bc96319af61b99b64c75e86b6bd1cf167acb820b80bf. “The evolutionary origin of the collective unconscious and the appeal of research on Neanderthals and other ancient humans” (10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1857884).
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