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Discounting principle

Deutsch: Diskontierungsprinzip / Español: Principio de descuento / Português: Princípio de desconto / Français: Principe de remise / Italiano: Principio dello sconto /

The Discounting principle refers to a rule of Attribution which states that the perceived role of a cause will be discounted or reduced if other plausible causes are also present.

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Discourage

Deutsch: Entmutigung / Español: desánimo / Português: desencorajamento / Français: découragement / Italiano: scoraggiamento

Discourage in the psychology context refers to a state or process where an individual feels less confident, enthusiastic, or hopeful about pursuing a particular action, goal, or outcome. This Condition often results from external criticisms, failures, comparisons with others, perceived lack of progress, or internal doubts, leading to diminished motivation or desire to proceed with certain activities or objectives. Discouragement can significantly impact one's mental health, causing decreased motivation, reduced self-esteem, and sometimes, avoidance of challenging situations. Understanding and addressing the sources of discouragement is crucial in psychology to help individuals build resilience, maintain motivation, and foster a positive attitude towards facing obstacles.

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Discourse

Discourse refers to any written or spoken form of communication more than a sentence, e.g., narratives.

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Discoverer

Deutsch: Entdecker / Español: Descubridor / Português: Descobridor / Français: Découvreur / Italiano: Scopritore

In the psychology context, Discoverer refers not to a specific term but to a concept or role that individuals might adopt or exhibit during the process of exploration, learning, and self-discovery. It embodies the innate human drive to seek out new knowledge, understandings, or insights, whether about the external world or one's internal psychological landscape. This drive is fundamental to various psychological theories and practices, highlighting the importance of curiosity, exploration, and the discovery process in personal growth and development.

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Discovery

Discovery is defined as the pre-trial procedure whereby opposing sides supply information to each other.

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Discovery learning

Discovery learning refer to instruction based on encouraging students to discover or construct knowledge for themselves; learning based on insight and understanding. Discovery learning is also defined as the acquisition of new information or knowledge largely because of the learner’s own efforts. Discovery learning is often associated with Bruner and is contrasted with Reception learning. (see Reception learning.)

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Discrediting information

Discrediting information refers to
information which is inconsistent with the managed impressions being communicated in a given

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Discrepancy

Deutsch: Diskrepanz / Español: Discrepancia / Português: Discrepância / Français: Discrepance / Italiano: Discrepanza

Discrepancy in the psychology context refers to a difference or inconsistency between two or more elements, such as behaviors, thoughts, feelings, or expectations. Understanding discrepancies is crucial for various psychological theories and practices, as they often influence motivation, self-perception, and behavior.

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