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Self-injurious behavior (SIB) refers to a severe and sometimes life-threatening acts that cause damage to the subject’s own body, such as head banging, eye gouging, severe scratching, rumination, some types of pica, and inserting objects under the skin.

self -instructional training means teaching children to use verbal cues to process information, which are initially taught by the therapist or teacher, to keep themselves on task.

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Self -Knowledge refers to the knowledge of one's own feelings, motivations, values, capabilities, beliefs.

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Deutsch: Selbstliebe / Español: Amor propio / Português: Amor-próprio / Français: Amour de soi / Italiano: Amore per se stessi

Self-love in psychology refers to an individual's regard for their own well-being and happiness, characterised by accepting oneself fully, treating oneself with Kindness, and understanding one's value without conditions. It is a foundational aspect of emotional health and self-esteem, influencing the way a person approaches life, relationships, and personal challenges.

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Self -monitoring refers to a self-report technique in which the client (patient) keeps a record of the frequency of specified behaviors.

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Deutsch: Selbstwahrnehmung / Español: Autopercepción / Português: Autopercepção / Français: Autoperception / Italian: Autopercezione

Self-perception in the psychology context refers to the process by which individuals develop an understanding of themselves, including their traits, behaviors, and emotions. This concept is central to understanding how people form their identities and make sense of their actions and experiences.

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Deutsch: Selbstwahrnehmungstheorie / Español: Teoría de la Autopercepción / Português: Teoria da Auto-Percepção / Français: Théorie de l'Auto-Perception / Italiano: Teoria dell'Auto-Percezione

Self-Perception Theory is a psychological concept that suggests individuals infer their attitudes and emotions by observing their own behavior and the context in which it occurs. This theory contrasts with traditional views that attitudes and feelings precede and guide behavior. Instead, it proposes that when individuals are unsure of their attitudes, they deduce them in the same way an outside observer might, by looking at their behavior and the circumstances under which it happens.

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Deutsch: Selbstpräsentation / Español: Auto-presentación / Português: Autoapresentação / Français: Présentation de soi / Italiano: Auto-presentazione

Self-presentation in the psychology context refers to the process by which individuals attempt to control the impressions others have of them. It involves consciously or unconsciously modifying one's behaviour, appearance, or verbal expressions to create a desired image or influence how others perceive them. This concept is fundamental to social psychology and helps explain why people act differently in various social settings or around different groups of people.

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