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Deutsch: Wirbelsäule / Español: columna vertebral / Português: coluna vertebral / Français: colonne vertébrale / Italiano: colonna vertebrale
The spine (spinous process) is a sharp, slender projection of a bone, such as the spinous process of a vertebra or spine of the scapula.
In psychology, the spine does not have a direct or specific context like it does in anatomy or physiology. However, the physical condition of the spine and its health can indirectly influence psychological well-being through the mechanism of pain, mobility limitations, and the stress associated with chronic physical conditions.
Deutsch: Drehschwindel / Español: Sensación de giro / Português: Sensação de giro / Français: Sensation de vertige / Italiano: Sensazione di giramento
A spinning sensation, often referred to as vertigo in the psychology context, is a disorienting feeling of motion, typically the perception that either the individual or their surroundings are rotating or spinning. This sensation can be caused by disruptions in the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance and spatial orientation, or by psychological factors such as anxiety or panic disorders.
Deutsch: Spirituelles Erwachen / Español: Despertar Espiritual / Português: Despertar Espiritual / Français: Éveil Spirituel / Italiano: Risveglio Spirituale
In the psychology context, spiritual awakening refers to a profound shift in an individual's perception of themselves and their Relationship to the world, often leading to a deeper understanding of life, a sense of interconnectedness, and a quest for meaning beyond the material aspects of existence. It is characterized by a transformation in consciousness, where one's previous beliefs, values, and assumptions about the self and the universe may be dramatically altered or expanded.
Deutsch: Spiritualität / Español: Espiritualidad / Português: Espiritualidade / Français: Spiritualité / Italiano: Spiritualità
Spirituality in the context of psychology refers to the search for meaning, purpose, and connection beyond oneself. It encompasses personal beliefs, practices, and experiences related to the sacred or transcendent. Spirituality can significantly influence an individual's mental health, well-being, and coping mechanisms.
Deutsch: Milz / Español: Bazo / Português: Baço / Français: Rate / Italian: Milza
Spleen in the psychology context often refers to feelings of irritability, bad temper, or melancholy. Historically, the term "spleen" has been used metaphorically to describe these emotions, though in modern psychology, more precise terms are used to describe specific mood disorders and emotional states.
In the psychology context, a split brain refers to a condition resulting from the corpus callosum, the major bundle of nerve fibers connecting the two cerebral hemispheres, being severed or damaged. This surgical procedure, known as corpus callosotomy, is sometimes performed to treat severe epileptic seizures. The study of individuals with split-brain conditions has provided invaluable insights into the lateralization of brain function, demonstrating how the left and right hemispheres of the brain have specialized functions and how they communicate with each other to integrate cognitive processes.