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Misopedia also spelled Misopaedia is defined as hatred of children, especially one's own.

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Mispronunciation detection refers to an experimental task in which subjects are presented auditorily with tapes that occasionally include "mispronounced" words. The subject's task is to dete

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Deutsch: Fehldarstellung / Español: Representación errónea / Português: Representação incorreta / Français: Mauvaise représentation / Italiano: Rappresentazione distorta /

Misrepresentation in the field of psychology refers to the act of conveying false or misleading information about oneself, one's experiences, or one's intentions. This phenomenon can manifest in various ways, both in clinical settings and everyday life. Understanding misrepresentation, its underlying causes, and its consequences is crucial for mental health professionals and individuals seeking genuine connections.

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Misrepresentation of credentials refers to "ethical hotspot" that speaks to the issue of the importance of claiming only those credentials for which one has legitimately achieved.

Missing hero trap is when information of actual or potential disaster, for example oil or toxic spill, is withheld from those affected by it.

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Mistaken lifestyle is a term which according to Adler refers ti any lifestyle lacking sufficient social interest.

Deutsch: Misshandlung / Español: Maltrato / Português: Maus-tratos / Français: Mauvais traitement / Italiano: Maltrattamento

Mistreatment in psychology refers to the inappropriate or harmful behaviour directed towards an individual, causing emotional, psychological, or physical harm. It can occur in various forms, such as emotional abuse, physical abuse, neglect, or manipulation. Mistreatment significantly impacts mental health, often leading to long-term psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem.

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Mistrust refers to a sense of unpredictability in the environment and suspicion about one's own worth. Experiences with Mistrust are most critical during infancy.