Glossary I
Glossary I
Deutsch: Eigengruppe / Español: Grupo interno / Português: Grupo interno / Français: Groupe d'appartenance / Italian: Gruppo interno
In-Group in the psychology context refers to a social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member. This group is often characterized by a sense of solidarity, common identity, and mutual support among its members.
Deutsch: Eigengruppen-Favorisierung / Español: Favoritismo intragrupal / Português: Favoritismo de grupo interno / Français: Favoritisme intragroupe / Italiano: Favoritismo intragruppo
In-Group favoritism (also known as in-group bias) is a psychological phenomenon where individuals show preference, loyalty, or a more positive attitude toward members of their own group compared to those outside it. This behaviour often arises from the need for social identity and belonging and is strongly influenced by shared characteristics such as ethnicity, nationality, religion, or even arbitrary group assignments.
Deutsch: Unfähigkeit / Español: Incapacidad / Português: Incapacidade / Français: Incapacité / Italiano: Incapacità /
In the context of psychology, the term "inability" refers to a lack of ability or capacity to do something. This can refer to physical or cognitive abilities, such as being unable to walk due to a physical disability or being unable to remember information due to a cognitive impairment. Inability can also refer to a lack of skill or knowledge, such as being unable to play a musical instrument or speak a foreign language.
Deutsch: Unzulänglichkeit / Español: Inadecuación / Português: Inadequação / Français: Inadéquation / Italiano: Inadeguatezza
Inadequacy in psychology refers to a pervasive sense of not being good enough or feeling deficient in some way. This feeling can encompass various aspects of an individual’s life, such as abilities, appearance, intelligence, or social interactions. It is often linked to low self-esteem, insecurity, and can be a significant contributor to anxiety and depression.