Glossary M

Miscegenation is defined as a mixture of different races. Miscegenation also means cohabitation, sexual relations, or marriage involving persons of different races.

Deutsch: Fehlkommunikation / Español: Mala comunicación / Português: Falha de comunicação / Français: Mauvaise Communication / Italiano: Comunicazione errata

Miscommunication in psychology refers to the failure to convey or understand a message accurately, leading to misunderstandings, confusion, or unintended outcomes. It occurs when the intended message is distorted, unclear, or not fully received by the other party, often due to differences in perception, language, emotional states, or non-verbal cues. Miscommunication can significantly impact interpersonal relationships, social interactions, and mental health.

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Misdemeanor refers to a a criminal offense or a crime which is less serious than a Felony. Misdemeanor is one crime that is punishable by incarceration, usually in a local confinement facility, typically for a year or less or a fine. Misdemeanor is a term used in the study of Forensic Psychology.

Deutsch: Fehldiagnose / Español: Diagnóstico erróneo / Português: Diagnóstico incorreto / Français: Mauvais diagnostic / Italiano: Diagnosi errata

Misdiagnosis in psychology refers to the incorrect identification or labelling of a mental health condition, where a patient is diagnosed with a disorder they do not have, or their actual condition is overlooked. This error can have serious consequences, as it may lead to inappropriate treatment, delays in receiving the correct care, and further psychological distress.

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Deutsch: Fehlidentifikation / Español: Identificación errónea / Português: Identificação equivocada / Français: Méidentification / Italiano: Errata identificazione

Misidentification in psychology refers to the incorrect recognition or attribution of an individual, object, or situation. It can involve misperceiving someone as another person, mistaking an object for something else, or misattributing emotions or thoughts to the wrong source. Misidentification is often linked to cognitive distortions, memory errors, or neurological disorders and can lead to confusion, anxiety, or even delusional beliefs in extreme cases.

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Misinformation effect refers to a memory bias that occurs when misinformation affects people's reports of their own memory - not to be confused with "disinformation" which is a specific and

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Deutsch: Fehlinterpretation / Español: Malinterpretación / Português: Interpretação errônea / Français: Mauvaise interprétation / Italiano: Fraintendimento

Misinterpretation in psychology refers to the incorrect understanding or perception of a situation, message, or behaviour. It often occurs when cognitive biases, emotional states, or lack of context influence how a person processes information. A misinterpretation can lead to false conclusions, incorrect reactions, or misunderstandings in interpersonal relationships.

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Mismatch is when the infant and Caregiver are not involved in the same behaviors or states at the same time. Mismatch is a term used in Developmental psychology.

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