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Argo80 Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary
Acting out vs tantrum
Hi,
What is the difference between "acting out" and " tantrum"? Can you provide examples?
Thank you in advance
What is the difference between "acting out" and " tantrum"? Can you provide examples?
Thank you in advance
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Often, no difference is intended. But acting out focuses more on undesirable actions that express repressed inner turmoil. eg Her parents tried to control every aspect of her life, so she started acting out by associating with bad kids who indulged in wild, uncontrolled behaviour.
- Often, no difference is intended.
- But acting out focuses more on undesirable actions that express repressed inner turmoil.
- eg Her parents tried to control every aspect of her life, so she started acting out by associating with bad kids who indulged in wild, uncontrolled behaviour.
- Tantrum just focuses on a loss of control.
- eg The child had a tantrum when her mother refused to buy candy for her.
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Often, no difference is intended.
But acting out focuses more on undesirable actions that express repressed inner turmoil.
eg Her parents tried to control every aspect of her life, so she started acting out by associating with bad kids who indulged in wild, uncontrolled behavio
But acting out focuses more on undesirable actions that express repressed inner turmoil.
eg Her parents tried to control every aspect of her life, so she started acting out by associating with bad kids who indulged in wild, uncontrolled behavio
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Thank you. You explained very well. Easy to remember and understand the differences.
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