Redirection

/ˌriːdəˈrɛkʃən/ noun

Definition

The action of changing the direction or focus of something to a new target or purpose.

Etymology

From Latin 'redirect-' meaning 'led back' from 're-' (back) plus 'dirigere' (to direct). The concept evolved from physical direction to abstract guidance of attention or resources.

Kelly Says

In psychology, redirection is a crucial technique for managing behavior - instead of just saying 'no' to unwanted behavior, effective redirection provides an alternative positive action, working with natural impulses rather than against them.

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