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Deutsch: Provokation / Español: Provocación / Português: Provocação / Français: Provocation / Italiano: Provocazione /
Provocation in the Psychology Context:
Provocation, when discussed in the field of psychology, refers to actions, stimuli, or situations that elicit emotional, behavioral, or cognitive responses from individuals. These responses can vary widely, from anger and aggression to curiosity and problem-solving. In this context, we will explore the psychological aspects of provocation, provide examples, offer recommendations for handling provocation, and discuss potential treatments and healing approaches.
Proxemics is defined as the study of the use of personal space when communicating; systematic study of the human use of space, particularly in social settings: a. Intimate space (0-8 inches) b. Casual-personal distance (1-4 feet) c. Impersonal or social-consultative (4 to 12 feet) d. Public distance (past 12 feet) e. Vary culturally (men v. woman, African-Americans v. Latin Americans, powerful v. not powerful)
Proximal means near the trunk or center, close to the origin of attachment located close (approximate) to the point of origin or attachment; nearest to the midline or point of reference; the forearm is proximal to the hand. .
Deutsch: Proximale Entwicklung / Español: Desarrollo próximo / Português: Desenvolvimento proximal / Français: Développement proximal / Italian: Sviluppo prossimale
Proximal Development refers to the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), introduced by Soviet Psychologist Lev Vygotsky. It describes the range of tasks that a learner can perform with the help of a more knowledgeable other but cannot yet perform independently. This concept is fundamental in understanding how learning and development occur through social interactions and guided support.
Proximal stimulus is the reception of information and its Registration by a sense organ, for example, retinal images in the case of vision.