Glossary C

Complex partial seizure refers to a type of seizure that has an element of altered psyche or awareness in addition to sensory or motor components.

Complex reaction time means making separate responses to separate stimuli as quickly as possible.

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Complex schedule refers to a schedule consisting of a combination of two (2) or more simple schedules.

Complex sentence refers to a sentence that expresses more than one proposition; a sentence that contains more than one clause.

Complex stepparent home refers to a family consisting of two (2) married or co-habiting adults, each of whom has at least one biological child living at home

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Complex system refers to the systems with a large number of interrelated parts.

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Deutsch: Komplexität / Español: Complejidad / Português: Complexidade / Français: Complexité / Italiano: Complessità /

The term "complexity" refers to the intricate and multifaceted nature of human behavior, cognition, emotions, and interpersonal relationships. It acknowledges that human psychology cannot be easily reduced to simple explanations or one-size-fits-all models. Instead, complexity theory in psychology explores the interconnectedness and dynamic nature of psychological processes. Understanding complexity is crucial for addressing the challenges of studying and treating psychological conditions and for appreciating the richness of human experiences.

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Deutsch: Komplexität von Informationen / Español: Complejidad de la Información / Português: Complexidade da Informação / Français: Complexité de l'Information / Italiano: Complessità dell'Informazione

Complexity of Information in the psychology context refers to the degree of difficulty involved in processing, understanding, and using information due to its intricacy, volume, ambiguity, or novelty. This concept is significant in cognitive psychology, where researchers explore how individuals perceive, think about, and manage complex information. The complexity can arise from the information itself (such as in detailed statistical data), the way it is presented (e.g., dense texts or complicated diagrams), or the cognitive demands it places on the individual (requiring high levels of attention, memory, or problem-solving skills).

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