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Resignation

Deutsch: Rücktritt / Español: Renuncia / Português: Renúncia / Français: Démission / Italiano: Dimissioni

Resignation in the field of psychology refers to a state of passive acceptance and withdrawal in the face of adversity or stress. This mental Condition often emerges when individuals feel overwhelmed by their circumstances, leading them to give up efforts to change or improve their situation.

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Resiliance

Resiliance means how well a person can cope and return to normal during times of stress.

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Resilience

Resilience refers to the ability to avoid negative outcomes despite being at risk for psychopathology.

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Resipiscent

Resipiscent means having returned to a saner mind.

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Resistance

Deutsch: Widerstand / Español: Resistencia / Português: Resistência / Français: Résistance / Italiano: Resistenza

Resistance is the unconscious blocking of anxiety-provoking thoughts or feelings.

In psychology, resistance refers to the phenomenon where individuals unconsciously defend themselves against certain thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that are perceived as threatening. This concept is particularly prominent in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapies, where it is seen as an important indicator of significant underlying issues that the individual is not yet ready to confront.

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Resistant attachment

Resistant Attachment refers to an insecure infant-caregiver bond, characterized by strong separation protest and a tendency of the child to remain near but resist contact initiated by the ca

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Resistentialism

Resistentialism refers to the theory that inanimate objects demonstrate hostile behavior toward people.

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Resolution

Deutsch: Auflösung / Español: Resolución / Português: Resolução / Français: Résolution / Italiano: Risoluzione

In psychology, resolution refers to the process of solving a conflict, problem, or emotional disturbance, often leading to a state of cognitive and emotional clarity. This concept is central in various psychological therapies and theories, especially those concerned with conflict resolution, decision-making, and coping strategies.

Resolution is also the fourth stage of the sexual response cycle, in which the body returns to the prearoused state.

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