Glossary D
Glossary D
Deutsch: Krankheit
In the field of psychology, the term "disease" typically refers to a psychological disorder or mental illness, which is a condition that affects an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Psychological disorders can range in severity and can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, life experiences, and environmental factors.
Disease model refers to the view that alcoholism or another drug addiction is an incurable physical disease, like epilepsy or diabetes, and that only total abstinence can control it.
Disease-prone personality refers to a personality type associated with poor health ; marked by persistent negative emotions, including anxiety, depression, and hostility.
Disenfranchised grief refers to grief that is denied or restricted by social pressure or other interference
Disengaged is a term with reference to families, where members are isolated or feel unconnected to each other and where boundaries are rigid and non-permeable.