| heteronomous | 1. Different from the type; abnormal. 2. Subject to the direction or control of another; not self-governing. Compare: autonomous. Origin: hetero-+ G. Nomos, law (05 Mar 2000) |
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| heteronomous psychotherapy | Term embracing all forms of psychotherapy that foster the patient's dependence on others, especially dependence on the psychotherapist, in contrast to autonomous psychotherapy. (05 Mar 2000) |