SEDATIVE OCCUPATION

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N., Sam M.S.
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Any hobby or enterprise which induces sedation due to its repetitive nature, such as weaving or knitting. Compare with: stimulating occupation.

SEDATIVE OCCUPATION: "The doctor prescribed gardening as a sedative occupation."

Related Psychology Terms

  1. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
  2. HYDROTHERAPY
  3. ENERGIZER (Antidepressant)
  4. ADOLESCENCE (Theories)
  5. KORSAKOFF’S SYNDROME (Amne- sic-Confabulatory Syndrome)
  6. SEDATIVE, HYPNOTIC, OR ANXIOLYTIC DEPENDENCE
  7. MENTAL RETARDATION (CAUSES)
  8. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
  9. MENTAL RETARDATION (PREVENTION, CARE, AND TREATMENT)
  10. LYSERGIC ACID (LSD)
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "SEDATIVE OCCUPATION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/sedative-occupation/ (accessed June 29, 2022).

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