Glossary I
Glossary I
Inflexibility in the psychology context refers to the inability to adapt to new or changing situations, ideas, or behaviors. It is characterized by rigid and stubborn thinking, behavior, or beliefs that are resistant to change. Inflexibility can manifest in various aspects of life, such as personal relationships, work, and decision-making.
"Influence" refers to the effect that one person, group, or factor has on another person, group, or factor. Influence can be positive or negative, and it can occur at various levels, from individual interactions to larger social and cultural forces.
Influence phase is a term in Tiedeman's career decision model that refers to a phase when the person is very much involved with the new group. He or she becomes more assertive in asking that the group perform better. The person also tries to influence the group to accommodate some of his or her values. The self is strongly committed to group goals. During this Influence phase, the group's values and goals may be modified to include the orientation of the new member.
Informal assessment instruments is defined as instruments that allow a client a wide-range of responses and usually used in information gathering. A few examples include: clinician made ratings scales, sentence completions, client diaries, client autobiographies, observation of clients, interviewing others about clients, the use of drawings, and genograms.