Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Researcher
In psychology, a researcher is a professional who employs scientific methods to explore, understand, and explain human behavior and mental processes. These individuals are pivotal in advancing psychological knowledge, developing theories, and informing evidence-based practices.
Employee
Deutsch: Mitarbeiter / Español: empleado / Português: empregado / Français: employé / Italiano: dipendente
Employee refers to an individual engaged in paid work within an organization. In psychology, the term encompasses various aspects of human behavior, motivation, and well-being in the workplace. Understanding the psychological dimensions of employees is crucial for enhancing job satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational health.
Workplace
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.
Specificity
Deutsch: Spezifität / Español: Especificidad / Português: Especificidade / Français: Spécificité / Italian: Specificità
Specificity in the psychology context refers to the precision and distinctiveness with which psychological concepts, measurements, or treatments are defined, applied, and interpreted. It involves ensuring that terms, processes, and interventions are clearly specified and targeted to particular psychological phenomena or populations.