Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Enrollment
Deutsch: Einschreibung / Español: inscripción / Português: inscrição / Français: inscription / Italiano: iscrizione
Enrollment in psychology often refers to the formal process of registering participants in a research study or therapy program. This process involves recruiting, selecting, and gaining consent from individuals who meet the study or program criteria. The term ensures participants are officially counted in the study or program, which is essential for data integrity and accuracy in research outcomes.
Rediscovering the kingdom
Deutsch: Die Wiederentdeckung des Königreichs / Español: Redescubrimiento del reino / Português: Redescobrindo o reino / Français: Redécouverte du royaume / Italiano: Riscoperta del regno
The concept of Rediscovering the kingdom in psychology refers to a theoretical and therapeutic approach that explores the reintegration of an individual's sense of agency, purpose, and belonging within a metaphorical or existential "kingdom." This framework draws from depth psychology, existential analysis, and narrative therapy, emphasizing the restoration of personal sovereignty over one's life narrative. It is not a widely standardized term but rather an emerging paradigm that synthesizes elements of archetypal psychology, self-determination theory, and post-traumatic growth.
DSM-IV-TR
Deutsch: DSM-IV-TR / Español: DSM-IV-TR / Português: DSM-IV-TR / Français: DSM-IV-TR / Italiano: DSM-IV-TR
The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, published in 2000. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) A tool used by the psychological and medical communities to identify and classify behavioural, cognitive and emotional problems according to a standard numerical coding system of mental disorders.
In psychology, the DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision) refers to a 2000 revision of the fourth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This manual is used widely in the United States and around the world as a primary tool for diagnosing mental disorders.
Breathing
Deutsch: Atmung / Español: Respiración / Português: Respiração / Français: Respiration / Italiano: Respirazione
In psychology, breathing refers to the physiological process of inhaling and exhaling air, which is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in emotional regulation, stress management, and cognitive performance. While traditionally studied within physiology, contemporary psychological research explores how controlled breathing techniques influence mental states, neural activity, and behavioral outcomes. This intersection of biology and psychology highlights the role of breathing as both an automatic bodily function and a modifiable tool for therapeutic intervention.