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World-design

World-design (Weltanschauung) Binswanger's term for a person's basic orientation toward the world and life.

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Worldview

worldview is a way of making meaning of the relationships, situations, and objects encountered in daily life in a culture. It is the view of the world relative to an ego. The ego uses a worldview to explain and assimilate experience.

Worms

Worms can be defined as a computer virus

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Worry

Deutsch: Besorgnis / Español: Preocupación / Português: Preocupação / Français: Inquiétude / Italiano: Preoccupazione

Worry is a cognitive and emotional process characterized by repetitive, intrusive thoughts about potential future threats or negative outcomes. In psychology, it is distinguished from related constructs such as anxiety or fear by its focus on anticipation rather than immediate danger. While worry can serve an adaptive function by preparing individuals for challenges, excessive or chronic worry is a hallmark of several mental health disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

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Worst-Case Scenario

Worst-Case Scenario refers to the most awful situation humans can possibly imagine. Thinking worst-case helps people stay a bit more balanced, because they realize that the situation could be much worse than it actually is. This is the origin of the standard coaches' phrase following losses, "Well, the sun will still come up tomorrow." Which it will. If it did not shine, they there is a true "worst case".

Worthlessness

Worthlessness in the Psychology Context: Understanding, Examples, Recommendations, and Related Concepts

Worthlessness is a profound and distressing emotional state often encountered in the realm of psychology. It's a perception of oneself as devoid of value, significance, or importance. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into the meaning of worthlessness in the psychology context, provide numerous examples to illustrate its psychological impact, offer recommendations for addressing and healing from these feelings, and discuss related concepts that contribute to a deeper understanding of worthlessness.

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Wowser

Wowser refers to a person who is regarded as excessively puritanical; a killjoy.

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Wrestling match

Deutsch: Ringkampf / Español: Lucha libre / Português: Luta livre / Français: Match de lutte / Italiano: Incontro di lotta

In psychology, the term wrestling match is often used metaphorically to describe an internal conflict or a mental struggle where a person is torn between opposing desires, thoughts, or emotions. It can refer to the cognitive or emotional "tug-of-war" that individuals experience when making difficult decisions, dealing with inner turmoil, or trying to reconcile conflicting parts of their personality.

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