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The selective optimization with compensation (SOC) model is a model in which three (3) processes (selection, optimization and compensation) form a systerm of behavioral action that generated and regulates development and aging.
Selective placement is the placing of adopted children in homes resembling those of their biological parents in social and educational terms.
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Deutsch: Selektivität / Español: Selectividad / Português: Seletividade / Français: Sélectivité / Italiano: Selettività
Selectivity in the psychology context refers to the process or capacity of focusing attention or cognitive resources on specific stimuli, information, or tasks while ignoring others. This concept is fundamental in various areas of psychological research and theory, particularly in studies of attention, memory, and decision-making. Selectivity allows individuals to prioritize and process relevant information in the face of numerous stimuli and information in their environment, which is crucial for effective cognitive functioning and adaptation.
Deutsch: Selen / Español: Selenio / Português: Selênio / Français: Sélénium / Italiano: Selenio
Selenium in the psychology context refers to a trace mineral that plays a vital role in brain health and cognitive function. Its antioxidant properties help protect the brain from oxidative stress, and it is involved in regulating mood, reducing anxiety, and potentially lowering the risk of certain neurological disorders. Selenium’s psychological relevance is primarily tied to its impact on mood regulation and mental well-being.
Deutsch: Selbst / Español: Yo / Português: Eu / Français: Soi-même / Italiano: Sé stessi /
Self refers to a continuing inner sense of our personhood that organizes our perceptions of our experience. Includes feelings of worth, individuality, our relationship to others and the world, and our basic comfort or anxiety level.
Self is the awareness of one's being and functioning as separate and distinct from all else; an archetype that is the center of personality and provides organization and integration of the personality through a process of individuation.