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Body double
noun, verb
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A film stand-in for an actor, in scenes not involving the face, especially during scenes of nudity, or of dangerous activity.
- 2 A political decoy; a person employed to impersonate a politician, in order to draw attention away from the real person or to take risks on their behalf.
- 3 A person who is present nearby — or virtually connected to — a person with ADHD in order to increase their attention and focus.
"The coach should be prepared to become the client’s [ADDer's] “body double.” Her presence, especially with direct eye contact, sharpens the client’s attention and vigilance"
Verb
- 1 To act as a body double.; To stand in for an actor in a film.
- 2 To act as a body double.; To impersonate a politician in order to draw attention away from the real person or to take risks on their behalf.
- 3 To act as a body double.; To be present nearby — or virtually connected to — a person with ADHD in order to increase their attention and focus.
"I suggest that instead of actively attempting to organize Beth, Jack should body double for her. In this new passive role, Jack putters with his own work while Beth organizes her desk."
Etymology
Etymology 1
The psychological sense was coined by ADHD coach Linda Anderson in 1996.
Etymology 2
The psychological sense was coined by ADHD coach Linda Anderson in 1996.
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