satiation

satiation

satiation nom féminin Satisfaction complète d'un besoin, d'une motivation.

satiation [sasjɑsjɔ̃] n. f.
ÉTYM. 1968; mot angl., de to satiate « rassasier ».
Psychol. Tendance à l'affaiblissement de la perception lors d'une stimulation prolongée.

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