Glossary D
Glossary D
Deutsch: Zwergwuchs / Español: Enanismo / Português: Nanismo / Français: Nainisme / Italiano: Nanismo
Dwarfism in the psychology context refers to the psychological and social aspects associated with being of short stature due to genetic or medical conditions. Dwarfism is typically characterized by an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 centimeters) or shorter, as a result of various conditions that affect bone growth. In psychology, the focus is on understanding the individual and societal impacts of dwarfism, including challenges related to self-image, social interaction, and experiencing discrimination or stigma.
Deutsch: Dyadische Beziehungen / Español: Relaciones diádicas / Português: Relações diádicas / Français: Relations dyadiques / Italiano: Relazioni diadiche /
Dyadic relationships is defined as relationships that develop between two (2) people.
Dying trajectories is defined as patterns of dying or the ways in which dying plays out, typically distinguished by duration that is the time between the onset of dying and the arrival of death and shape which is the course of the dying, its predictability, and whether death is expected or unexpected. Moreover, Dying Trajectory is defined as the time during which a person goes from good health to death.
Dynamic assessment refers to an approach to assessing intelligence that evaluates how well individuals learn new material when an examiner provides them with competent instruction.
Deutsch: Dynamisches Gitter / Español: Rejilla Dinámica / Português: Rede Dinâmica / Français: Grille Dynamique / Italiano: Griglia Dinamica /
Dynamic lattice refers to the representation in a chart or diagram of the relationships among ergs, sentiments, and attitudes.
Deutsch: Dynamische Wahrnehmung / Español: Percepción dinámica / Português: Percepção dinâmica / Français: Perception dynamique / Italiano: Percezione dinamica
Dynamic Perception refers to the cognitive process by which individuals interpret and respond to continuously changing sensory inputs in real time. Unlike static perception, which involves the analysis of stable or unchanging stimuli, dynamic perception emphasizes the integration of temporal and spatial variations, enabling adaptive behavior in complex environments. This concept is fundamental in psychology, particularly in the study of sensory-motor coordination, attention, and decision-making under uncertainty.