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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.
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.