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Constructive processing means reorganizing or updating memories on the basis of logic, reasoning, or the addition of new information.
Constructivist approach to perception is defined as an understanding of perception as a process requiring the active construction of subjective mental representations not only from perceptual information, but from long-term memory as well.
Constructivist perspective refers to the view that gender differences are a product of particular interactions that have a socially agreed-upon, gender-related meaning. In this view, the specific behaviors that are described as masculine or feminine depend largely on the situation, including expectations that people will behave in gender appropriate ways.
Constructs is defined as hypothetical attributes or mechanisms that help explain and predict behavior in a theory. Constructs is also known as Hypothetical constructs.
Deutsch: Berater / Español: Consultor / Português: Consultor / Français: Consultant / Italiano: Consulente
Consultant in psychology refers to a professional who provides expert advice, guidance, and interventions to individuals, groups, or organisations in addressing psychological issues. These consultants apply psychological principles and methodologies to help solve problems, improve functioning, or enhance well-being in various settings such as workplaces, schools, or healthcare.
Consultation is defined as the act by which a person who provides services to others enlists the help of an expert for the purpose of improving these services. Various health, social, and legal service agencies consult with clinical child psychologists and pediatric psychologists about psychiatric, developmental, psychosomatic, or other illness-related difficulties.