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Deutsch: Krampfanfall / Español: Convulsión / Português: Convulsão / Français: Convulsion / Italiano: Convulsione
Convulsion in the psychology context refers to sudden, involuntary muscle contractions that may be linked to underlying neurological or psychological factors. While convulsions are most commonly associated with neurology, particularly seizure disorders like epilepsy, they can also appear in psychology when tied to psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) or extreme emotional distress.
- Conwy Lloyd Morgan (1852 - 1936) : Conwy Lloyd Morgan refers to an early comparative Psychologist who believed that there is a gradation of consciousness among animal species.He observed their naturally occurring behavior to infer the cognitive processes used by various animals
Cooing refers to the pre-linguistic or early articulated vowel-like sounds that babies produce which appear to reflect feelings of positive excitement or when they appear tobe happy and contented.
Deutsch: Kühler (Psychologie) / Español: sereno (psicología) / Português: frio (psicologia) / Français: calme (psychologie) / Italiano: freddo (psicologia)
The term cooler in psychology refers to a personality trait or behavioral tendency characterized by emotional restraint, composure, and a deliberate, unhurried approach to decision-making. This concept intersects with theories of emotional regulation and temperament, often contrasting with more impulsive or reactive behavioral styles.
In the psychology context, 'coolness' refers to the perceived social value and attractiveness of a person, behavior, or object. This concept is often linked to the larger construct of social status, and it can be influenced by a variety of factors such as personality traits, fashion, and cultural norms.
Cooperation is defined as a collaborative behavior with other people that takes into account both one’s own outcomes and the outcomes of the others; it is working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit. It is when when each person does his or her part, and together they work toward a common goal. Moreover, Cooperation, is a performance situation that is structured in such a way that the success of any one member of the group improves the chances of other members’ succeeding.