Glossary D

Deutsch: Defizit / Español: Déficit / Português: Déficit / Français: Déficit / Italiano: Deficit /

A deficit refers to a lack or shortfall in a specific area of functioning or ability. Deficits can be found in a wide range of areas, including cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social functioning.

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Deficit (Deficiency) needs means the lower needs; failure to satisfy them produces a deficiency in the body.

Deficit measurement refers to an approach to Neuropsychological assessment for understanding general conditions and disease states about a patient by examining scores that are impaired and comparing them with other factors known about the patient.

Defining feature is defined as a feature that is necessarily a part of an object or concept; a necessary attribute. a necessary attribute is also called a Necessary feature.

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Deutsch: Definition / Español: Definición / Português: Definição / Français: Dêfinition / Italiano: Definizione

Definition means all the details about an event. In psychology, a definition is a statement that explains the meaning of a term or concept. Definitions are often used to clarify the meaning of technical or specialized terms, or to provide a standard understanding of a concept that is used in research or theory.

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Definition of death refers to a statement of the conditions under which an individual is understood to be dead

Deflection is when individuals avoid meaningful contact by being indirect or vague rather than being direct.

Deutsch: Deformation / Español: Deformación / Português: Deformação / Français: Déformation / Italiano: Deformazione

In psychology, deformation refers to a process or condition where an individual's perception, cognition, or behavior is distorted or altered from what is considered normal or healthy. This concept is often explored in the context of cognitive biases, psychological defenses, and pathological conditions. Understanding deformation helps psychologists identify and address underlying issues that may affect mental health and well-being.

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