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Dishabituation

Dishabituation is defined as the reappearance of a habituated response following the presentation of a seemingly irrelevant novel stimulus; the tendency to show renewed interest in a stimulus when some features of it have been changed. Moreover, Dishabituation is a change in a familiar stimulus that prompts us to start noticing the stimulus again.It is an increase in responsiveness that occurs when stimulation changes. Dishabituation is a reversal of Habituation.

Dishonesty

Dishonesty in the context of psychology refers to the act of intentionally providing false or misleading information, concealing the truth, or engaging in deceptive behavior. It encompasses various forms of dishonest conduct, including lying, cheating, and deceit, and can have significant implications for individual well-being, relationships, and societal trust. Dishonesty is a complex phenomenon influenced by various psychological, social, and ethical factors. In this article, we will explore the concept of dishonesty in psychology, provide examples, discuss risks and application areas, offer recommendations, briefly touch on historical and legal aspects, and conclude with a list of similar psychological phenomena.

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Disinhibit

Disinhibit means to stimulate a response that has been suppressed or "inhibited" by showing a model engaging in that response without aversive consequences.

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Disinhibition

Disinhibition refers to An increase of some reaction tendency by the removal of some inhibiting influence upon it (e.g., the increased strength of a frog's spinal reflexes after decapitation).

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Disinhibitory effect

Disinhibitory effect involves engaging in a previously inhibited, deviant behavior as a result of observing a model. The Inhibitory effect involves refraining from a deviant behavior. (see Inhibitory/disinhibitory effect.)

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Disintegration

Deutsch: Desintegration / Español: Desintegración / Português: Desintegração / Français: Désintégration / Italiano: Disintegrazione

Disintegration in the psychology context refers to the breakdown of an individual’s psychological structures, such as thoughts, emotions, or identity, often leading to confusion, instability, or dysfunction. This process may occur as a response to overwhelming stress, trauma, or mental health disorders and is sometimes a necessary step in personal growth and transformation.

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Disjunctive concept

Disjunctive concept refers to a concept defined by the presence of at least one of several possible features; for example, to qualify an object must be either blue or circular.

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Disjunctive task

Deutsch: Disjunktive Aufgabe / Español: Tarea disyuntiva / Português: Tarefa disjuntiva / Français: Tâche disjonctive / Italiano: Compito disgiuntivo /

The Disjunctive task refers to a task or project that is completed when a single solution, decision, or recommendation is adopted by the group.

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