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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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Wrist flexion

Wrist flexion refers to a posture where the hand and the wrist are curved downward. Wrist flexion creates friction and tendon stress, leading to fatigue and injury.

Writ of Certiorari

Writ of Certiorari refers to writ issued by a higher court directing a lower court to prepare the record of a case and send it to the higher court for review.

Written language

Written language comprises all facets of written expression, e.g., handwriting, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, format, ability to express one's thoughts in sentences and paragraphs, etc.

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Wrongdoer

Deutsch: Übeltäter / Español: Malhechor / Português: Infrator / Français: Malfaiteur / Italiano: Malfattore

In the psychology context, a "wrongdoer" refers to an individual who engages in behavior that is considered unethical, immoral, illegal, or harmful to others. Psychological studies of wrongdoers encompass a broad spectrum of behaviors, from minor rule-breaking or social norms violations to serious criminal activities. The analysis of wrongdoer behavior involves understanding the psychological mechanisms, motivations, and environmental factors that contribute to such actions.

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Wrongfulness

Wrongfulness in the context of psychology refers to the perception or assessment of an action, behavior, or decision as being morally or ethically incorrect. It encompasses the judgment of whether an act violates societal norms, ethical standards, or personal values. Understanding wrongfulness is crucial in psychology as it sheds light on the moral and ethical dimensions of human behavior and the emotional responses associated with actions that are perceived as wrong.

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