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Definitions from the WebAllocentricDefinition: Allocentric refers to a perspective or viewpoint that is focused on external references or the surroundings rather than on oneself. Part of Speech: Adjective Sense 1: Used to describe a person who tends to consider and evaluate things from a collective or communal standpoint. Example: She always puts the needs of her team before her own; she has an allocentric approach to leadership. Sense 2: Relating to a system or navigation method that relies on external landmarks or references to determine position or direction. Example: In hiking, relying on a map and compass is an allocentric way to navigate through the wilderness. Sense 3: Pertaining to a cognitive style where an individual emphasizes the relations between objects or people, rather than on their own internal thoughts or feelings. Example: The allocentric thinking of the detective allowed him to see the bigger picture and solve the complex case. Related Products: | ||||
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