Glossary W

Working model of a close relationship refers to a infant's working model from his or her early attachments when the he or she develops a mental representation, schema, or working model of what a close relationship is all about which are the feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and expectations learned during the course of those first close relationships

working model of attachment refers to an infant's expectations of the behavior of their caregiver that is based on the quality of attachment.

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Working on Memory refers to a concept introduced by Alan Baddeley, also referred to as short-term memory, or "working memory. " Working memory directs the temporary storage of information being processed in any range of tasks from reading to math to problem solving. It includes the concepts of the central executive, the articulatory phonologic loop, and the visuospatial sketch pad.

Working through refers to a phase of psychoanalytic treatment in which the Clinician helps the client achieve a healthier resolution of issues than had occurred in the client's early

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working-through process refers to a careful and repeated examination of how one's conflicts and defenses have operated in many areas of one's life. It is through this process that an insight achieves true, full meaning for the patient.

workload refers to the amount of attention -demanding effort imposed on a person

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Deutsch: Arbeitsplatz / Español: lugar de trabajo / Português: local de trabalho / Français: lieu de travail / Italiano: luogo di lavoro

Workplace refers to the physical or virtual location where individuals perform job-related tasks as part of their employment. In psychology, the term encompasses the environmental, social, and organisational factors that influence employees' behaviour, well-being, and performance within an organisation.

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Workplace Ergonomics Program refers to a program that may be instituted by a corporation or organization as a service to employees.

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