Definition: In the context of psychology, "prepossessions" refers to a set of unfulfilled desires or aspirations that may have been present during childhood and adolescence. These are often associated with certain personality traits such as introversion, perfectionism, or neuroticism. Prepossessions can manifest in various forms, including fantasies, obsessions, compulsions, and avoidance behaviors. They can also be linked to negative experiences during childhood, such as abuse or neglect, which may have had a lasting