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Commercial achievement tests

Commercial achievement tests refers to a typically norm-referenced test that compares a pupil's score to a national group of similar pupils.

Commission

Deutsch: Kommission / Español: Comisión / Português: Comissão / Français: Commission / Italiano: Commissione

Commission in the psychology context can refer to two primary concepts: the act of committing a behavior (often used in error commission in cognitive psychology) and a Group or body of professionals assembled to address a specific issue or task (often used in organizational or clinical settings). Both uses are essential in different psychological areas, offering insights into human behavior and contributing to the development of professional standards and practices.

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Commissure

Deutsch: Kommissur / Español: comisura / Português: comissura / Français: commissure / Italiano: commissura

The term commissure in psychology and neuroscience refers to a bundle of nerve fibers that connect corresponding regions of the brain's left and right hemispheres, facilitating interhemispheric communication. These structures are essential for integrating cognitive, motor, and sensory functions, ensuring coordinated behavior and perception. Understanding commissures is critical for exploring brain lateralization, plasticity, and disorders arising from their dysfunction.

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Commitment

Commitment refers to a person's support of and participation in a program, cause, or social activity, which ties the individual to the moral or ethical codes of society.

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Commitment effect

In the psychology context, the commitment effect, often related to the concept of "escalation of commitment," refers to the tendency for individuals to continue to invest time, money, or effort into a decision or course of action once an initial commitment has been made, even in the face of evidence that the decision was wrong or the outcome is likely to be negative. This effect is driven by a desire to justify prior investments and avoid feelings of loss or failure. It highlights how personal commitment can impact decision-making processes, leading to a continuation or escalation of actions despite new information suggesting that this may not be the optimal choice.

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Commitment response

A Commitment response refers to an action carried out at an early point in time that serves to either eliminate or reduce the value of an upcoming temptation.

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Committed compliance

The Committed compliance is defined as a compliance based on the child’s eagerness to cooperate with a responsive parent who has been willing to cooperate with him or her.

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Commodity

Deutsch: Ware / Español: Mercancía / Português: Mercadoria / Français: Marchandise / Italiano: Merce /

In the psychology context, the term "commodity" is a concept that signifies the danger of treating individuals solely as interchangeable objects or resources, rather than recognizing their unique qualities and needs. It raises concerns about the dehumanization or objectification of people, which can have detrimental effects on mental health and well-being. This article delves into the definition of "commodity" in psychology, provides examples, discusses risks and application areas, offers recommendations for addressing this issue, and explores related concepts. Additionally, it touches on the historical and legal aspects when relevant.

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