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Role

Deutsch: Rolle / Español: rol / Português: papel / Français: rôle / Italiano: ruolo

A role in psychology refers to a set of behaviours, norms, and expectations associated with a specific social position or context. Roles help structure social interactions, providing individuals with guidelines on how to behave in certain situations. These can include family roles (parent, child), professional roles (teacher, leader), or societal roles (caregiver, community leader). In psychological terms, roles are crucial for understanding identity, behaviour, and social dynamics.

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Role Confusion

Deutsch: Rollenkonfusion / Español: Confusión de roles / Português: Confusão de papéis / Français: Confusion des rôles / Italian: Confusione dei ruoli

Role Confusion refers to a psychological state where an individual experiences uncertainty or conflict about their social roles and expectations. This concept is particularly relevant during the Developmental stage of adolescence but can also occur in other life stages. It is associated with identity formation and the challenges of integrating different roles and responsibilities into a coherent sense of self.

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Role-playing

Deutsch: Rollenspiel / Español: Juego de roles / Português: Interpretação de papéis / Français: Jeu de rôle / Italian: Gioco di ruolo

Role-playing in psychology is a technique used in therapy, education, and research where individuals act out roles or situations to explore behaviors, emotions, and social interactions. This method helps participants understand different perspectives, develop problem-solving skills, and practice social behaviors in a controlled environment.

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Roller

Deutsch: Rolle / Español: Rodillo / Português: Rolo / Français: Rouleau / Italiano: Rullo /

A Roller in psychology refers to a type of mental disorder characterized by extreme mood swings or fluctuations in a person's emotional state. This Condition is more formally known as "Bipolar Disorder" and is characterized by episodes of depression and mania. People with Roller may experience intense periods of sadness, hopelessness, and low energy (depressive episodes) followed by periods of heightened mood, excessive energy, and impulsivity (manic episodes).

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Rollo May (1909 - 1994)

- Rollo May (1909 - 1994) : Rollo May is a Psychologist who was instrumental in bringing European Existential philosophy and psychology to the United States.

Romantic

Romantic in the Psychology Context: Understanding Love, Attraction, and Relationships

In the field of psychology, "romantic" pertains to the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of romantic love, attraction, and intimate relationships. This multifaceted concept encompasses feelings of affection, passion, and desire, as well as the behaviors and attitudes associated with romantic involvement. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into the concept of "romantic" in psychology, provide numerous examples of its applications, offer recommendations for understanding and nurturing romantic relationships, discuss treatment and healing approaches related to romantic issues, and list some related concepts within the field of psychology.

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Romantic love (Passionate love)

- Romantic love (Passionate love) : Romantic love (Passionate love ) is defined as strong feelings of longing, desire, and excitement toward a special person; the kind of love that involves strong and intense feelings, infatuation, arousal, and a deep sense of passion

Rooting reflex

Rooting reflex refer to the babies or infants response in turning towards the source of touch that occurs anywhere around his/her mouth

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