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Selfhood

Deutsch: Selbstsein / Español: Individualidad / Português: Identidade Própria / Français: Individualité / Italiano: Identità Personale

In the psychology context, selfhood refers to the quality or state of being an individual person; it encompasses the aspects of an individual that make them unique and distinct from others. Selfhood includes one’s sense of personal identity, self-awareness, and the internal narrative that integrates past experiences with the present and future aspirations. It is the foundation of one's self-concept and self-esteem, shaping how individuals perceive themselves, their roles in society, and their relationships with others.

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Selflessness

Selflessness in the context of psychology refers to a personality trait or behavior characterized by a focus on the needs and well-being of others, often to the detriment of one's own interests or desires. It involves a genuine concern for the welfare of others and a willingness to prioritize their needs. While selflessness is generally considered a positive trait that fosters empathy and altruism, it can also carry risks, such as burnout and neglect of one's own well-being. In this article, we will explore the concept of selflessness in psychology, provide examples, discuss risks and application areas, offer recommendations for practicing healthy selflessness, briefly touch on historical and legal aspects, and conclude with a list of similar psychological concepts.

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Semantic Differential Technique

Semantic Differential Technique refers to the technique that assesses how people feel about certain places, the information of which guides Planners with development decisions.

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Semantic memory

Semantic memory refers to a subpart of declarative memory that records impersonal knowledge about the world; stores general world knowledge; memory for information and facts that have no specific time-tag reference; the general class of memory concerning the remembering of meanings of words or concepts not tied to a specific time or event A memory system proposed by Tulving that is thought to hold memories of general knowledge.

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Semantics

Semantics refer to the expressed meaning of sentences, and words.

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Semen

Deutsch: Samenflüssigkeit / Español: semen / Português: sêmen / Français: sperme / Italiano: sperma

Semen is the fluid that contains sperm and substances that nourish and help transport sperm.

Semen in the psychology context refers not only to its biological function but also to its psychological and emotional implications, particularly in sexual health, relationships, and mental well-being. Semen is the fluid containing sperm and secretions from the male reproductive glands, playing a key role in reproduction. In psychology, it is often discussed in relation to sexual behaviour, body image, emotional attachment, and fertility-related mental health.

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Semi-Structured Interviews

Semi-Structured Interviews refer to interviews that include specific questions designed to elicit information in a relatively consistent manner regardless of who is doing the interview.

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Semicircular canal

Deutsch: Bogengänge / Español: Canales semicirculares / Português: Canais semicirculares / Français: Canaux semi-circulaires / Italiano: Canali semicircolari

The semicircular canal is a structure located in the inner ear that play a critical role in maintaining balance and spatial orientation. In the psychology context, they are significant in understanding how the brain processes sensory information related to balance, movement, and body position, particularly in relation to the vestibular system and its connection to perception and behaviour.

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