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In psychology, contextualization refers to the process of understanding behavior by considering the broader context in which it occurs. It emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the individual's actions to grasp the environmental, social, and cultural factors that influence behavior. This article explores the concept of contextualization, its significance in psychology, potential risks, application areas, recommendations for practitioners, and its historical and legal considerations.

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Contextualization of learning means offering instruction in ways that first draw on a child's existing experiences, knowledge, and concepts and then expand them in new directions.

Contextualized language is defined as the language that is related to the immediate context.

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Contiguity refers to the occurrence of things both simultaneously and in the same space. Contiguity is often used to explain classical conditioning.

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Deutsch: Kontinent / Español: Continente / Português: Continente / Français: Continent / Italiano: Continente

In psychology, the term continent refers to a concept that encompasses the idea of self-control, discipline, and the ability to manage one's emotions, impulses, and behaviors effectively. This term is often used in the context of psychological development, emotional regulation, and behavioral management. It is a crucial aspect of understanding human behavior and mental health.

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Contingencies of self-worth refers to the domains of self-concept an individual uses to evaluate his or her self. It is the "If-Then" rules concerning self-worth, as in "If"I am not loved by very person I care about, "Then" I am nothing.

Deutsch: Kontingenz / Español: Contingencia / Português: Contingência / Français: Contingence / Italiano: Contingenza /

Contingency refers to the relationship between a response and its outcome in operant conditioning or the conditioned stimulus-unconditioned stimulus relationship in classical conditioning.

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Contingency contracting refers to a procedure in which an individual forms a contract with another person, such as a therapist, detailing what rewards or punishments are contingent on the performance or non-performance of a target behavior.