Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
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Affiliation Motive
Deutsch: Anschlussmotiv / Español: Motivo de afiliación / Português: Motivo de afiliação / Français: Motif d'affiliation / Italiano: Motivo di affiliazione
The Affiliation Motive represents a fundamental psychological drive that influences human behavior, social interactions, and emotional well-being. It reflects the innate need to establish, maintain, and restore positive interpersonal relationships, serving as a cornerstone of social cohesion and personal development. This concept is deeply rooted in motivational psychology and intersects with theories of social behavior, emotional regulation, and group dynamics.
Accent Reduction Training
Deutsch: Akzentreduzierungstraining / Español: Entrenamiento de Reducción de Acento / Português: Treinamento de Redução de Sotaque / Français: Formation à la Réduction d'Accent / Italiano: Formazione alla Riduzione dell'Accento
Accent Reduction Training is a specialized form of speech therapy aimed at helping individuals modify their accent. In the context of psychology, it encompasses not only the technical aspects of speech production but also addresses psychological barriers and the impact on an individual's identity and social interactions.
Drug and alcohol abuse
Drug and alcohol abuse can mess with your mind for a long time. These substances change how your brain works, leading to lasting mental health issues. The numbers show just how big this problem is. About 20% of Americans used illegal drugs last year, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration says 14.5 million people in the US have an alcohol use disorder. These facts highlight how common substance abuse is and its potential to cause long-term mental health problems.
Group fundraising
Deutsch: Gruppenfundraising / Español: Recaudación de fondos en grupo / Português: Arrecadação de fundos em grupo / Français: Collecte de fonds en groupe / Italiano: Raccolta fondi di gruppo
In the psychology context, Group fundraising refers to the collective efforts of individuals working together to raise money for a cause, project, or organization, and the psychological dynamics and mechanisms that influence the success of these efforts. This concept explores how group identity, social influence, motivation, and emotional engagement affect individuals' willingness to participate in and contribute to fundraising activities.