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Disclosure

Deutsch: Offenlegung / Español: divulgación / Português: divulgação / Français: divulgation / Italiano: divulgazione

Disclosure means sharing information with others about whether one is gay, lesbian, or bisexual.

In psychology, disclosure refers to the act of revealing personal information, thoughts, feelings, or experiences to others. It is a significant concept in therapeutic settings, interpersonal relationships, and research. Disclosure is often studied in terms of its impact on mental health, Relationship dynamics, and therapeutic outcomes.

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Disclosure reciprocity

Disclosure Reciprocity refers to the tendency for one person's intimacy of self -disclosure to match that of a conversational partner

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Discomfort

Discomfort refers to criterion for abnormality that suggests that only behaviors that cause a person great distress should be labeled as abnormal

Disconnection

Deutsch: Abtrennung / Español: Desconexión / Português: Desconexão / Français: Déconnexion / Italiano: Disconnessione /

Disconnection in the Psychology Context: Understanding, Examples, Recommendations, and Related Concepts

Disconnection is a psychological phenomenon that involves a sense of detachment, isolation, or estrangement, either from oneself or from others. It can manifest in various ways and has significant implications for mental health and well-being. In this article, we will delve into the concept of disconnection, provide examples to illustrate its impact, offer recommendations for addressing and healing from disconnection, and explore related psychological concepts.

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Discontent

Deutsch: Unzufriedenheit / Español: Descontento / Português: Descontentamento / Français: Mécontentement / Italiano: Discontento

Discontent in the psychology context refers to a feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with one's circumstances, often stemming from unmet needs, desires, or expectations. It is a complex emotion that can influence an individual's thoughts, behaviors, and overall well-being. Discontent can arise from various sources, including personal achievements, relationships, work environment, or broader societal conditions.

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Discontinuity

Discontinuity is defined as a condition that characterizes a culture when a child is either barred from activities that are open only to adults or forced to unlearn information or behaviors that are accepted in children but considered inappropriate for adults.

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Discontinuity effect

Discontinuity effect refers to the markedly greater competitiveness of groups when interacting with other groups, relative to the competitiveness of individuals interacting with other individuals; when groups are more extreme, and usually more hostile, than individuals

Discontinuity of development

Discontinuity of development refers to a theoretical position for explaining Development proposing that normal and abnormal developmental changes are abrupt and qualitative.

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