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Waist

In the psychology context, the term "waist" doesn't have a direct, specialized meaning as it does in physical health or fashion. However, it can be related to psychology through studies on body image, self-esteem, and societal perceptions of beauty and health. Here's how the concept of the waist might be relevant in psychology:

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Wakefulness

Wakefulness in the Psychology Context: Understanding, Examples, Recommendations, and Similar Concepts

Wakefulness is a fundamental state of consciousness characterized by alertness, awareness, and responsiveness to external stimuli. In the realm of psychology, it plays a crucial role in our daily lives, impacting cognitive functions, emotional well-being, and overall mental health. In this context, we will explore the concept of wakefulness, provide examples, offer recommendations for maintaining healthy wakefulness, discuss treatments for sleep-related disorders, and touch upon related psychological states.

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Walter Cannon

Walter Cannon applied the concept of Homeostasis to the study of human interactions with the environment. Specifically, Cannon studied how stressors affect the sympathetic nervous system (SNS).

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Wangle

Wangle means to achieve something by scheming or manipulating.

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Warfare

Deutsch: Kriegsführung / Español: Guerra / Português: Guerra / Français: Guerre / Italiano: Guerra

Warfare in the psychology context refers to the study of the psychological factors, mechanisms, and consequences associated with conflict, combat, and organised violence between groups or nations. It encompasses the mental and emotional experiences of individuals involved in war, as well as the social and cognitive processes that drive group conflict, aggression, and the effects of war on individuals and societies.

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Warning

A "warning" refers to a signal, cue, or indication that suggests that a potentially dangerous, harmful, or negative event or situation may occur. The purpose of a warning is to alert individuals to take preventative action to avoid or mitigate the potential consequences.

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Wavelength

Deutsch: Wellenlänge / Español: longitud de onda / Português: comprimento de onda / Français: longueur d'onde / Italiano: lunghezza d'onda

For light energy, the wavelength is the distance between one peak of a light wave and the next peak.

In the context of psychology, wavelength often refers metaphorically to how well individuals understand, communicate, and connect with each other, suggesting a kind of mental or emotional synchronization.

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Waxy flexibility

Waxy flexibility refers to the semi-stiff quality of poses or postures made by a person with Catatonic-type schizophrenia.

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