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Just World Hypothesis
The view that the environment, surroundings and societies are fair and follow a set order, where people typically receive what is rightfully theirs. This term was coined by Melvin Lerner (1980) following a series of experiments he conducted in 1966, observing that people could justify the suffering of seemingly innocent people. There are other ways…
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Homogeneity
The degree to which a ‘being’ is same or consists of the same thing. There are various ways of understanding homogeneity in psychology; through cultural, trait-wise, statistical or research-based lens. Homogenous sampling: Gathering a group of research participants that share various similar traits. The extent to which different ethnic or demographic based groups share similar…
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Behavior
Behavior can be understood as the coordinated activity of a living organism, expressed in actions or responses that are observable in relation to internal states and environmental conditions. What the literature says In psychology, biology, and philosophy, the term “behavior” has been defined in a variety of ways. Each definition in the literature emphasizes a…
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Conformity
Psychology defines conformity as the adjustment of one’s behavior, belief, or attitude to that of a group owing to real or perceived social pressure. Psychologists have posited that the impact of social rules on individual self-determination is very significant which is why conformity is so crucial in the analysis of social behavior. There are several…
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Mnemonic
In psychology, “mnemonic” refers to mechanisms that facilitate the encoding, storage, and retrieving of necessary pieces of information. This works by attaching novel information to recognizable structures, stimuli, or links, thus enabling the brain to recollect information more readily. They help a lot in the retention of information in bulk, such as lists of…
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Identification
In psychology, identification is the unconscious ability of an individual to accept the values, behaviors, or attitudes of other persons or groups. It is also considered a way of forming a unique self, particularly in childhood and adolescence, when learners seek advice from parents, peers, or other models. For instance, a child has the habit…
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Temprament
In psychology, temperaments are described as the biological, emotional patterns, and the self-reactions associated with them, which require an early on appearance, and guide how individuals engage with their surroundings. It is an integral element of personality, and, thus, also exerts a considerable influence on behavior, social relations, and emotional advancement. One of the distinctions…
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Heredity
In psychology, heredity pertains to the biological process by which parents transfer biological characteristics to their children. It remains pivotal in the development of particular physical attributes, temperament, intellectual abilities, and even predispositions to certain behaviors or mental health issues. Heredity is carried through genes, which are an array of DNA segments that provide the…
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Stimulation
Within the domain of psychology, the term stimulation denotes the process through which the senses, the mind, or the body gets activated by the reception of internal or external information, thereby encountering a change in perception, feeling, or behavior. External stimulation could include sights, sounds, or social interactions. Internal stimulation includes thoughts or feelings. For…
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Adulthood
Psychology regards the start of adulthood as the period after adolescence and spanning the rest of life. While not solely based on age, adulthood must also be characterized by achieving specific milestones of development such as independence, stable interpersonal attachments, taking on occupational tasks, and the fulfillment of personal identity. Traditionally, adulthood is viewed as…
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Ethical-dilemma
In psychology, an ethical dilemma occurs when a counselor, therapist, or a researcher, has to make a decision with two or more conflicting moral principles which makes it unclear to choose which decision to make. In a situation like this, adhering to one ethical principle means breaching another ethical principle and this creates an imbalance.…
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Rapport
Rapport, in the field of psychology, refers to the warmth and trust that develops between two or more people, relevant to therapy, professional, or even casual interactions. It is understood as the absence of discord, the respect of one another, which makes communication smooth and more profound. Rapport is crucial in counseling and therapy. There…
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Transsexualism
Transsexualism is a term historically used in psychiatry and psychology that defines a state in which a person feels that they are strongly and persistently identified with the opposite gender of the one he or she was born. Such identification commonly comes along with a lot of discomfort or distress about their biological sex and…
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Prejudice
Prejudice in psychology can be defined as the unfair negative attitude towards people or groups of people on the basis of social factors like race, gender, religion, age, or sexual orientation. It is not merely having a stereotype, a view of a group, but an emotional prejudice, which can frequently result in discrimination and prejudice.…
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Gender
Gender, in psychology, is the socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities that cultures attribute to being male, female, or neither on the traditional binary. Gender, unlike sex, is based on how individuals perceive and perform themselves relative to cultural standards and expectations, rather than on biological traits like chromosomes and anatomy. An example is…
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Obedience
Obedience is a psychological term used to describe the process of complying with direct orders or commands given by an authority figure even when the authority may have conflicting orders with personal beliefs or values. It is strong kind of social influence that serves to keep order within the society yet may have adverse effects…
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Gender Role
A gender role in psychology is a collection of expectations, behaviors and attitudes that are regarded as suitable by the society to individuals depending on their perceived gender. These roles are defined by the cultural norms, traditions, socialization processes and affect the way individuals are expressing themselves in family, workplace and community environments. As an…
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Shame
Shame in psychology is a self-conscious feeling that develops in individuals when they feel as though they have not met the expectations of their own or others and in most cases; individuals are likely to feel useless or inadequate. Shame is more deeply related to identity, unlike guilt, which is concentrated on certain actions (I…
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Personality
In psychology, personality can be defined as the special pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behavior that persistently influence how an individual engages with the world. It is a balance between constant qualities and flowing processes that affect the perception of oneself and reaction to life circumstances. An example is that an individual who has a…
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Insight
In psychology, insight can be described as the skill of having a clear and profound perception concerning personal thoughts, feelings and actions. It is an understanding of patterns in oneself and associating them with previous experiences or the ongoing challenges. Insight is regarded as valuable components of self-awareness, as it enables people to observe more…