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Compartmentalization (Noun)

The act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The new employee was having trouble with compartmentalization, as she struggled to organize her tasks and files into separate categories.
The researcher used compartmentalization to group the data into different categories, making it easier to analyze and draw conclusions.
The teacher encouraged her students to use compartmentalization when studying for the exam, grouping similar topics together to aid in memorization.
The company's filing system relied on compartmentalization, with separate folders for different departments and projects.
The psychologist used compartmentalization as a coping mechanism for her patients, helping them to separate their emotions and thoughts into manageable categories.

A mild state of dissociation.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

As a coping mechanism, Sarah relied on compartmentalization to separate her work and personal life, often suppressing emotions related to one or the other.
After the traumatic event, the patient's compartmentalization helped him to momentarily block out memories and continue with his daily routine.
Mark's friends were worried that his increasing reliance on compartmentalization was hindering his ability to genuinely connect with others on a deeper level.
Emily used compartmentalization to distract herself from her grief by immersing herself in her art, which helped her navigate her emotional turmoil.
Her therapist recognized the subtle signs of compartmentalization, as the client consistently dodged or sidestepped sensitive topics that were related to her underlying fears.