Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Single Subject Experiment
Deutsch: Einzelfallstudie / Español: Experimento de sujeto único / Português: Experimento de sujeito único / Français: Expérience sur sujet unique / Italiano: Esperimento su singolo soggetto
Single Subject Experiment, in the context of psychology, refers to a research design that focuses on closely observing and measuring the behavior of a single participant over time to determine the effects of a specific intervention or treatment. This approach contrasts with group studies, which compare outcomes across multiple participants. Single subject experiments are particularly useful in applied psychology fields, such as clinical psychology, educational psychology, and behavioral therapy, where individual variability and the effectiveness of personalized interventions are of interest.
Transmigration
The term "transmigration" is traditionally referring to the movement of souls after death into another body, or more generally, the process of moving from one place to another — there could be relevant psychological concepts or phenomena that loosely align with this idea in metaphorical or symbolic ways.
Catalyst
Deutsch: Katalysator / Español: Catalizador / Português: Catalisador / Français: Catalyseur / Italiano: Catalizzatore
Catalyst in the context of psychology refers to an event, individual, or stimulus that precipitates or accelerates significant change or transformation within an individu
Coping with Loss
Deutsch: Umgang mit Verlust / Español: Afrontar la pérdida / Português: Lidar com a perda / Français: Faire face à la perte / Italiano: Affrontare la perdita
Coping with loss involves the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral processes that individuals use to manage the stress and pain associated with losing someone or something important. In the context of psychology, this term refers to the strategies and mechanisms people employ to navigate through grief and adjust to life after a loss.