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Deutsch: Beeinträchtigung / Español: Deterioro / Português: Prejuízo / Français: Impotence / Italiano: Danno /

Impairment means physical damage or deterioration. Impairment also refers to any limitation or loss of physiological, psychological or anatomical function on a long-term or permanent basis.

Imperfection in the context of psychology refers to the acknowledgment and acceptance of one's flaws, limitations, and the inherent incompleteness of human beings. It involves recognizing that perfection is an unrealistic and unattainable ideal, and instead, embracing the imperfections that make each individual unique. Understanding and embracing imperfection can have a significant impact on mental well-being, self-esteem, and relationships. In this article, we will explore the concept of imperfection in psychology, provide examples, discuss risks and application areas, offer recommendations for fostering a healthy relationship with imperfection, briefly touch on historical and legal aspects, and conclude with a list of similar psychological concepts.

Impetuous characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion ; impulsive and passionate; having or marked by violent force.

Implantation is the step in which the zygote burrows into the uterine wall and establishes connections with a woman’s blood vessels; the burrowing of the blastocyst into the lining of the uterus.

Implementation is the third phase in Super’s Theory of career development, in which individuals actually enter the workforce.

Implicit may be defined as: 1. Implied or understood though not directly expressed. 2. Contained in the nature of something though not readily apparent.

- Implicit Association Test (IAT) : Implicit Association Test or IAT refers to a reaction time procedure that provides a measure of implicit attitudes. Participants sort targets into a "good" category or a "bad" category, and the speed at which the sorting is completed is taken as a measurement of one’s implicit attitude toward the object.

Implicit attitudes refer to attitudes that are outside conscious Awareness and control. Implicit attitudes are automatic and non-conscious evaluative responses to a target which may occur without awareness.