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Occupational priorities

Occupational priorities refer to the reasons why one works and how one views them.

Occupational Psychology

Occupational Psychology refers to the application of Psychology within work and business. The areas of study include personnel selection and assessment, training and learning, organisational development, individual well-being at work, Ergonomics, and research methods. Occupational Psychology is also commonly known as Business Psychology, Work Psychology, Organisational Psychology and Industrial Psychology.

Occupational therapists

Occupational therapists refer to trained and licensed individuals who work with emotionally and/or physically disabled people to determine skill levels and to develop a rehabilitation program to build on and expand these skills.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy or OT refers to a rehabilitation specialty that focuses on improving self -care activities such as grooming, bathing, dressing, and feeding, as well as activities concerned with a person's occupation and avocation.

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OCD

OCD is the abbreviations of Obsessive-compulsive disorder which refers to an extreme preoccupation with certain thoughts and compulsive performance of certain behaviors; persistent and uncontrollable thoughts or feelings in which individuals feel compelled to repeat behaviors again and again.

OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder)

OCD --->Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Octave

Octave are tones that have frequencies that are binary multiples of each other (2, 4, etc.). For example, an 800-Hz tone is one Octave above a 400-Hz tone.

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October

Deutsch: Oktober / Español: Octubre / Português: Outubro / Français: Octobre / Italiano: Ottobre

October in the psychology context does not have a specific technical meaning but is often associated with seasonal changes, mental health awareness, and psychological effects linked to autumn. This month can impact mood, behavior, and mental well-being due to factors such as reduced daylight, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and cultural events influencing emotions.

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