Glossary S
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Deutsch: Rauchen / Español: Fumar / Português: Fumar / Français: Fumer / Italiano: Fumare
Smoking is the central aspect of prevention programs designed to keep people from beginning to smoke, as opposed to programs that attempt to induce people to Stop once they have already become smokers.
In the psychology context, smoking refers to the behavior of using tobacco products, typically cigarettes, and the psychological factors that contribute to the initiation and maintenance of this behavior. Psychology explores why individuals begin smoking, why they continue, and what factors can help in cessation.
Deutsch: Raucherentwöhnung / Español: Cese del tabaco / Português: Cessação do tabagismo / Français: Arrêt du tabac / Italiano: Cessazione del fumo
Smoking cessation in psychology refers to the process of discontinuing tobacco smoking, which involves overcoming both physical dependence on nicotine and psychological dependence on the habits and routines associated with smoking. This process often requires behavioral interventions, support systems, and sometimes pharmacological treatments to address the challenges of withdrawal and relapse.
Sobriquet (SOH-bri-kay) noun, also soubriquet A fancy nickname or a humorous name. From French sobriquet, from soubriquet (chuck under the chin).
Deutsch: Geselligkeit / Español: sociabilidad / Português: sociabilidade / Français: sociabilité / Italiano: socievolezza
Sociability in psychology refers to the ability and tendency of individuals to seek and enjoy social interactions. It is a fundamental aspect of human behaviour, contributing to emotional well-being and social bonding. Sociability is associated with personality traits like extroversion and can be influenced by genetics, upbringing, and life experiences. Low sociability may be linked to social anxiety, introversion, or emotional challenges, while high sociability often correlates with greater resilience and life satisfaction.