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Hardship

Deutsch: Belastung / Español: Adversidad / Português: Adversidade / Français: Épreuve / Italiano: Avversità

In the psychology context, hardship refers to the experience of significant adversity or suffering that challenges an individual's psychological resilience and coping mechanisms. This can include a wide range of difficult life circumstances such as financial problems, health issues, Relationship breakdowns, loss of loved ones, natural disasters, or other traumatic events. Psychological research into hardship focuses on understanding how individuals perceive, react to, and overcome these challenging situations.

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Hardy personality

Hardy personality refers to a personality style associated with superior stress resistance.

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Hardy personality model

Hardy personality model refers to the theory that suggests some people are buffered against the potentially harmful effects of stress by their "hardy personality". Hardy personality refers to a personality style associated with superior stress resistance.

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Harem

Harem is the abbreviation of the Turkish word "Harêmlik" (Harâm in Arabic) which means "women’s quarters" or "sanctuary"

Harm-reduction

Harm reduction in the psychology context is an approach aimed at minimizing the negative consequences associated with risky or problematic behaviors, particularly those related to substance use and addiction. This approach acknowledges that complete abstinence may not always be achievable and focuses on reducing the harm that these behaviors can cause to individuals and communities. Harm reduction strategies include providing access to clean needles for intravenous drug users, safe injection sites, and education on safer sex practices. It is an important framework in psychology, public health, and addiction treatment.

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Harm-reduction model

Harm-reduction model refers to an approach to treating substance use disorders that views alcohol use as normative behavior and focuses education on the immediate risks of the excessive use of alcohol, likealcohol-related accidents and on the payoffs of moderation, as in avoidance of hangovers

Harmony

Deutsch: Harmonie / Español: Armonía / Português: Harmonia / Français: Harmonie / Italiano: Armonia

Harmony in psychology refers to a state of internal balance and congruence where an individual’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviours align in a cohesive and consistent manner. It often involves the absence of internal conflict and the integration of various aspects of the self, promoting emotional well-being and mental stability. Harmony is a key concept in areas such as emotional regulation, personal development, and interpersonal relationships.

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Harpy

Harpy refers to a predatory person. Also refers to a a bad-tempered woman. Harpy is after the the monsters in Greek mythology, which had a woman's head and a bird's body called Harpies. The gods ordered the Harpies to snatch food from Phineus, a king who was punished for revealing secrets.

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