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Withdrawal-destructiveness relationship

Withdrawal -destructiveness relationship refers to the Fromm's theory where a relationship is characterized by distance, apathy, or aggression

Withdrawn

Withdrawn refers to a path to peer rejection in which children are shy and selfconscious.

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Withdrawn-rejected children

Withdrawn-rejected children refer to a sub-group of rejected children who are usually passive, socially anxious, socially unskilled, and insensitive to peer-group expectations..

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Within-group designs

within-group designs refer to designs in which the same group of participants is compared at different points in time, as in before and after a treatment is administered

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Within-subjects design

Within-subjects design refers to a research design in which the different groups of scores are all obtained from the same group of participants. It is a research paradigm in which the same experimental subjects participate in different experimental conditions. Moreover, it is a research design that uses each participant as his or her own control ; for example, the behavior of a participant before receiving treatment might be compared to his or her behavior after receiving treatment. Within-subjects design is allso known as Repeated-measures design.

Within-subjects experimental design

Within-subjects experimental design refers to an experimental design in which the same group of individuals participates in all of the different treatment conditions. Within-subjects experimental design is also known as a Repeated-measures experimental design.

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Witmer, Lightner (1867-1956)

- Witmer, Lightner (1867-1956) : Witmer, Lightner is considered to be the founder of Clinical Psychology.

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Witness

Deutsch: Zeuge / Español: Testigo / Português: Testemunha / Français: Témoin / Italiano: Testimone /

Witness in the Psychology Context: Understanding the Role, Impact, and Healing

In psychology, the term witness refers to the act of observing or being present during significant events, often those that are emotionally charged or traumatic. Being a witness can have a profound impact on an individual's mental and emotional well-being, and understanding this concept is crucial in recognizing the role of witnesses in various psychological processes. This includes understanding how witnessing trauma can affect individuals, recommendations for providing support to witnesses, and strategies for healing from the psychological impact of witnessing distressing events. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into the concept of witness in psychology, provide numerous examples of its applications, offer recommendations for supporting witnesses, discuss the psychological effects of witnessing trauma, and list some similar concepts within the field of psychology.

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