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Deutsch: Willenskraft / Español: Fuerza de voluntad / Português: Força de vontade / Français: Volonté / Italiano: Forza di volontà
Willpower in the psychology context refers to the ability to resist short-term temptations and impulses in order to achieve long-term goals. It is a concept deeply rooted in various psychological disciplines, including cognitive psychology, social psychology, and personality psychology. Willpower is often equated with self-control or self-discipline, emphasizing the effortful regulation of behavior, emotions, and thoughts in the pursuit of personal objectives.
Wilson Leash principle refers to Wilson's contention that humans create culture because doing so enhances survival. Therefore, there is, or should be, a close relationship between culture and the satisfaction of biological needs. In this sense, it can be said that "biology holds culture on a leash".
Window of vulnerability refers to the fact that, at certain times, people are more vulnerable to particular health problems. For example, early adolescence constitutes a window of vulnerability for beginning Smoking, drug use, and alcohol abuse
Winter blues refers to depression that occurs only during fall and winter; presumably related to decreased exposure to sunlight. Winter blues is also known as Seasonal affective disorder (SAD ), Winter depression, Cabin fever, Hibernation reaction