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Tumescence

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.

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Tumor

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.

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Turner

In the context of psychology, "Turner" could refer to several possibilities, none of which are universally recognized psychological terms or concepts on their own. However, it might relate to individuals or contributions in the field of psychology.

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Turnover

Deutsch: Fluktuation / Español: Rotación / Português: Rotatividade / Français: Rotation / Italiano: Ricambio

Turnover in psychology refers to the rate at which individuals leave and are replaced within an organisation or Group. It is a key concept in organisational and industrial psychology, as it relates to employee satisfaction, motivation, workplace dynamics, and the costs associated with hiring and training new personnel.

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Tutor

Deutsch: Tutor / Español: Tutor / Português: Tutor / Français: Tuteur / Italiano: Tutor

Tutor in the psychology context refers to an individual who provides personalised guidance, instruction, or mentorship to support a learner’s cognitive, emotional, or academic development. Tutoring extends beyond teaching academic content, focusing on building confidence, fostering motivation, and addressing learning needs.

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Tutorial training

Tutorial training refers to a a traditional approach in which the teacher imparts knowledge to fairly passive students.

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Tvent

Deutsch: Ventilatorische Schwelle / Español: Umbral ventilatorio / Português: Limiar ventilatório / Français: Seuil ventilatoire / Italiano: Soglia ventilatoria

Tvent (Tvent) in the psychology context refers to the ventilatory threshold, a physiological marker indicating the point during physical exertion at which breathing becomes disproportionately heavy compared to oxygen consumption. Though rooted in exercise physiology, Tvent has psychological relevance, especially in the study of stress, anxiety, performance, and mind-body regulation.

This threshold is often used in sports psychology, behavioral medicine, and psychophysiological research to assess how the body and mind respond to increasing physical and emotional demands.

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Tween

Tween refers to a youngster between middle childhood and adolescence, often between 8 and 12 years.

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