Glossary R

Glossary R

Deutsch: Anpassung / Español: Reajuste / Português: Reajustamento / Français: Réajustement / Italiano: Riassestamento

Readjustment in the psychology context refers to the process of adapting or coping with new situations, environments, or changes in one’s life. This concept is widely explored within various branches of psychology, including developmental, clinical, and health psychology, highlighting the importance of flexibility and resilience in human behavior. Readjustment involves both psychological and behavioral changes that individuals make in response to life transitions, stressors, or traumatic events, aiming to restore balance and well-being.

Deutsch: Wahres Selbst / Español: Yo Real / Português: Eu Real / Français: Vrai Soi / Italian: Sé Reale

Real self in the psychology context refers to an individual's true, authentic self, encompassing their genuine thoughts, feelings, desires, and innate characteristics. It represents who a person truly is, as opposed to the ideal self (who they aspire to be) or the false self (a persona they might present to others). The concept of the real self is central to various psychological theories, particularly those in humanistic psychology, which emphasize the importance of self-awareness, authenticity, and personal growth.

Real-motion neuron refers to the neuron in the monkey’s cortex that responds when movement of an image across the retina is caused by movement of a stimulus, but does not respond when movement across the retina is caused by movement of the eyes.

Real-Time Prospective Designs refers to Research design in which the Research sample is identified and then followed longitudinally over time, with data collected at specified time intervals.

Deutsch: Realismus / Español: Realismo / Português: Realismo / Français: Réalisme / Italiano: Realismo

Realism refers to the belief that abstract universals (essences) exist and that empirical events are only manifestations of those universals.

In psychology, realism often refers to the tendency or practice of perceiving or representing things as they actually are, without idealization or distortion. This concept is explored particularly in cognitive psychology, where it relates to how accurately individuals can assess the world around them and their own abilities.

Deutsch: Realität / Español: Realidad / Português: Realidade / Français: Réalité / Italiano: Realta /

The reality is multifaceted and can be understood from various perspectives. It encompasses an individual's perception, cognition, and interpretation of the external world, as well as their subjective experiences and beliefs. Understanding what is considered real or objective can significantly impact an individual's mental health and well-being.

Reality principle is a term in psychoanalyic theory which refers to motivational force that leads the individual to confront the constraints of the external world.

English: Reality Testing / Deutsch: Realitätsprüfung / Español: Prueba de realidad / Português: Teste de realidade / Français: Test de réalité / Italiano: Verifica della realtà

In the psychology context, Reality Testing is a cognitive process that allows individuals to distinguish between what is internally perceived and what exists externally and objectively in the real world. It is a fundamental mechanism in maintaining a healthy sense of reality and is crucial for effective functioning in daily life. Reality testing involves checking one's thoughts, perceptions, and experiences against external evidence and adjusting beliefs and understandings accordingly.