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Agility

Deutsch: Agilität / Español: Agilidad / Português: Agilidade / Français: Agilité / Italiano: Agilità /

Agility in the psychology context refers to a person's ability to adapt and respond effectively to changing situations, challenges, or stimuli. It is a mental and emotional trait characterized by flexibility, quick thinking, and the capacity to adjust one's mindset and behavior in various circumstances. Psychological agility plays a crucial role in an individual's overall well-being and success in life, as it enables them to navigate complex and unpredictable situations with resilience and confidence.

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Aging in place

Aging in place means growing older in the same environment such as living in your own home over a long period of time as opposed to changing settings or locations.

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Aging-out phenomenon

Aging-out phenomenon refers to a concept that holds that offenders commit less Crime as they get older because they have less strength, initiative, stamina, and mobility.

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Agitated depression

Agitated depression refers to depressed mood accompanied by a state of tension or restlessness. Person shows excessive motor activity, as he or she may, for example, be unable to sit still or may pace, wring the hands, or pull at his or her clothes

Agitation

Agitation in the Psychology Context: Understanding, Coping, and Healing

In psychology, agitation refers to a state of heightened restlessness, emotional turmoil, or nervousness. This psychological phenomenon can manifest in various ways and is often associated with feelings of discomfort, unease, and sometimes even aggression. Agitation can be a symptom of underlying psychological conditions, stress, or environmental factors. Understanding the concept of agitation is crucial for recognizing its impact on mental health, identifying its causes and triggers, offering recommendations for coping and self-Care, and exploring treatment options for those who experience chronic or severe agitation. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into the concept of agitation in psychology, provide numerous examples of its applications, offer recommendations for managing agitation, discuss the psychological effects of chronic agitation, and list some similar concepts within the field of psychology.

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Agnosia

Agnosia refers to the inability to identify objects, inability to organise sensory information so as to recognise objects (e.g.

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Agonist

Agonist refers to a drug that effectively mimics the action of a natural chemical messenger within the body.

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Agonist substitution

Agonist substitution refers to the replacement of a drug on which a person is dependent with, with another one that has a similar chemical makeup, an agonist. It is used as a treatment for substance dependence.

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