Definition of "redintegration" in English

noun

1. (rare) Restoration to a whole or sound state.

2. (chemistry, obsolete) Restoration of a mixture to its former nature and state.

3. (psychology) The reinstatement of a memory upon the presentation of a stimulus element that was a part of the stimulus complex that had aroused the event.

   • Now all this story might be true. But even if it were, it does not follow that reference to redintegration should be included as part of the definition of ‘motive’.
   • Is McClelland’s concept of ‘motive’ yet another example of explanation masquerading as analysis? This is obviously so in his definition which includes the reference to redintegration of affect.