Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Politician
Deutsch: Politiker / Español: Político / Português: Político / Français: Politicien / Italiano: Politico
A politician in the psychology context is an individual involved in the governance of a country or community who exhibits particular psychological traits, motivations, and behaviors influencing their political actions and decisions. This term encompasses both elected officials and those holding significant power within political parties or movements.
Primacy
Deutsch: Primat / Español: Primacía / Português: Primazia / Français: Primauté / Italian: Primato
Primacy in the context of psychology refers to the tendency to better remember and give more importance to information that is presented first in a sequence. This phenomenon is often discussed in relation to the primacy effect, which is a cognitive bias where items at the beginning of a list are more likely to be recalled than those in the middle.
Self-Assurance
Deutsch: Selbstsicherheit / Español: Autoconfianza / Português: Autoconfiança / Français: Assurance en soi / Italiano: Fiducia in se stessi
Self-assurance in the psychology context refers to a person's confidence in their abilities, decisions, and judgment, often rooted in a strong sense of self-belief and emotional stability. It reflects an individual’s capacity to navigate challenges and uncertainties without excessive doubt or reliance on external validation.
Indecisiveness
Deutsch: Unentschlossenheit / Español: Indecisión / Português: Indecisão / Français: Indécision / Italiano: Indecisione
Indecisiveness in psychology refers to the persistent difficulty in making decisions, often accompanied by feelings of doubt, anxiety, and fear of making mistakes. This can impact various aspects of life, from personal choices to career decisions, and may be associated with factors like low self-confidence, perfectionism, or high levels of stress.