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1. Psychology A therapeutic technique, designed to reduce conflict in social situations, in which participants act out particular behavioral roles in order to expand their awareness of differing points of view.

2. An instance or situation in which one deliberately acts out or assumes a particular character or role.

role-playing

(Psychology) Psychol activity in which a person imitates, consciously or unconsciously, a role uncharacteristic of himself See also psychodrama

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