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Policy Making

Deutsch: Politikgestaltung / Español: Formulación de Políticas / Português: Formulação de Políticas / Français: Élaboration de Politiques / Italian: Creazione di Politiche

Policy making in the psychology context refers to the process of developing rules, guidelines, and regulations that are informed by psychological principles and research to address societal issues, promote mental health, and enhance well-being. psychologists contribute to policy making by applying their understanding of human behavior, cognition, and emotions to create evidence-based policies that can improve public health, education, criminal justice, and other areas of public interest.

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Policy Manual

Policy Manual is defined as a formal method of downward communication in which an organization’s rules and procedures are placed in a Manual. Policy Manual is legally binding by Courts of Law.

Polio

Polio is defined as an infection caused by the Poliomyelitis enterovirus. The majority of infections in Polio are characterised by a mild fever, usually with diarrhea or vomiting. In a minority of subjects, weakness or complete paralysis of any of the skeletal muscles appears , although after a few days or weeks, the weakness begins to improve and may continue to do so for a few years. In the most severely Polio affected patients, however, all the trunk and limb muscles, and the swallowing and breathing muscles, may be affected and to maintain life, the treatment with mechanical respiratory support is required. After World War 2, Polio occurred in widespread epidemics, but with the introduction in the late 1950's of effective immunisation these epidemics have largely disappeared.

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Political Activism

Deutsch: Politischer Aktivismus / Español: Activismo Político / Português: Ativismo Político / Français: Activisme Politique / Italian: Attivismo Politico

Political activism in the psychology context refers to the actions and behaviors that individuals or groups undertake to influence political processes, policies, and social change, often motivated by a desire for justice, equality, or reform. It involves the psychological factors that drive individuals to engage in political activism, such as beliefs, values, identity, emotions, and social dynamics. Political activism can manifest in various forms, including protests, advocacy, lobbying, and participation in social movements, and is often studied to understand its impact on both individuals and society.

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Political criminology

Deutsch: Politische Kriminologie / Español: Criminología política / Português: Criminologia política / Français: Criminologie politique / Italiano: Criminologia politica

The intersection of politics, power, and crime forms the core of Political criminology, a field that examines how political systems influence criminal behavior, legal frameworks, and societal responses to deviance. Rooted in psychology, it explores the psychological mechanisms behind political decision-making, institutional corruption, and the ways in which authority structures shape perceptions of justice and criminality.

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Political ideology

Political ideology refers to theories pertaining to government.

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Political Science

Political Science is defined as the study of political organizations and institutions, especially governments

Politician

Deutsch: Politiker / Español: Político / Português: Político / Français: Politicien / Italiano: Politico

A politician in the psychology context is an individual involved in the governance of a country or community who exhibits particular psychological traits, motivations, and behaviors influencing their political actions and decisions. This term encompasses both elected officials and those holding significant power within political parties or movements.

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