Glossary T

Glossary T

Englisch: Erik Erikson 's Theory of Psychosocial Development Stages
Trust vs. mistrust (0-1 yrs) refers to the first stage of Erik Erikson's theory of Psychosocial development where the infant is totally dependent on the care of others.

Deutsch: Wahrheitsserum / Español: Suero de la verdad / Português: Soro da verdade / Français: Sérum de vérité / Italian: Siero della verità

Truth serum in the psychology context refers to certain psychoactive drugs that are used with the intention of eliciting truthful statements from individuals. These substances are thought to lower inhibitions and diminish the subject's ability to deceive, thereby encouraging the disclosure of true information.

Ttransformational grammar are rules of syntax that allow one to transform declarative statements into questions, negatives, imperatives, and other kinds of sentences.

Tu quoque refers to the retort accusing one's accuser of the same offense. Tu quoque is from the Latin word which literally means " thou also"

Deutsch: Tauziehen / Español: Tira y Afloja / Português: Cabo de Guerra / Français: Tir à la Corde / Italiano: Tiro alla Fune

In the psychology context, tug-of-war is often used metaphorically to describe the internal or interpersonal conflict that arises when opposing forces or desires pull an individual or group in different directions. This concept can be applied to a range of psychological struggles, from internal battles between competing desires, values, or beliefs to external conflicts between individuals or groups with opposing goals or needs.

In psychology, "tuition" refers to the process of learning and instruction, particularly in an educational or training setting. It encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and understanding through systematic guidance and teaching. Tuition is a fundamental aspect of human development and plays a crucial role in shaping individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social abilities. In this article, we will explore the concept of tuition in psychology, provide examples, discuss potential risks and application areas, offer recommendations for effective learning and instruction, and briefly touch upon historical and legal perspectives. Finally, we will list some similar psychological concepts related to education and learning.

Deutsch: Schwellung / Español: tumescencia / Português: tumescência / Français: tumescence / Italiano: tumescenza

Tumescence in the psychology context refers to the physiological process of swelling, particularly the engorgement of sexual organs, such as the penis or clitoris, due to increased blood flow, typically as a result of sexual arousal. This concept is often studied in relation to human sexual response, sexual health, and psychological conditions that affect sexual function.

Deutsch: Tumor / Español: Tumor / Português: Tumor / Français: Tumeur / Italiano: Tumore

The tumor is the morbid enlargement or new growth of tissue in which the multiplication of cells is uncontrolled and progressive. The tumor growth is often arranged in nonorganized ways, does not serve any functional purpose, and often grows at the expense of surrounding intact tissue.

In psychology, a tumor refers primarily to a physical growth within the body that may have psychological impacts depending on its location, particularly if it affects the brain. While a tumor is essentially a medical or biological condition, its presence and the challenges it presents can have significant psychological effects.