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  2. Ring theory (psychology) - Wikipedia

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    Diagram of ring theory showing circles of acquaintance and direction of travel for comfort and "dumping" Ring theory is a concept or paradigm in psychology that recommends a strategy for dealing with the stress a person may feel when someone they encounter, know or love is undergoing crisis. [1]

  3. Eccentricity (behavior) - Wikipedia

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    Five years later, in 1556, an adjective form of the word was used. In 1685, the definition evolved from the literal to the figurative, and eccentric is noted to have begun being used to describe unconventional or odd behavior. A noun form of the word – a person who possesses and exhibits these unconventional or odd qualities and behaviors ...

  4. Ethics of care - Wikipedia

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    The ethics of care (alternatively care ethics or EoC) is a normative ethical theory that holds that moral action centers on interpersonal relationships and care or benevolence as a virtue. EoC is one of a cluster of normative ethical theories that were developed by some feminists and environmentalists since the 1980s. [ 1 ]

  5. Eccentricity (mathematics) - Wikipedia

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    A circle of finite radius has an infinitely distant directrix, while a pair of lines of finite separation have an infinitely distant focus. In mathematics, the eccentricity of a conic section is a non-negative real number that uniquely characterizes its shape.

  6. Deferent and epicycle - Wikipedia

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    The basic elements of Ptolemaic astronomy, showing a planet on an epicycle (smaller dashed circle), a deferent (larger dashed circle), the eccentric (×) and an equant (•). In both Hipparchian and Ptolemaic systems, the planets are assumed to move in a small circle called an epicycle , which in turn moves along a larger circle called a ...

  7. Understanding Eccentric vs. Concentric Movement Can ... - AOL

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    Eccentric, concentric, and isometric phases are all distinct parts of most exercises you do in your workouts. Here's what they mean and how to use them. Understanding Eccentric vs. Concentric ...

  8. What Trainers Want You to Know About Eccentric Exercise - AOL

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    Eccentric moves are relatively intense, so giving muscles time to recover is important to avoid soreness and injury. Even once a week can bring strength gains and flexibility improvements if ...

  9. Circle of Friends (disabled care) - Wikipedia

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    The Circle of Friends approach is a method designed to increase the socialization and inclusion of a disabled person with their peers. A Circle of Friends consists of a "focus" child, for whom the group was established, six to eight classroom peers, and an adult facilitator who meet once weekly to socialize and work on specific goals.