Individualism is defined as the tendency to foster and promote one’s own independence and self-sufficiency, placing one’s own goals above the objectives of any social unit. Societies such as the United States and Western Europe promote and reward the expression of individual preferences in the making of arbitrary decisions, and the attainment of goals is […]
In psychology, intimacy denotes a level of closeness, affection, trust, and connection that exists between people. Intimacy involves more than just intimate contact; it contains mutual appreciation, exposure, and even real vulnerability. For instance, when one partner discusses their most intimate fears and wildest dreams with the other, the partner is exhibiting emotional intimacy. Developmental […]
In psychology, intuition refers to instant comprehension, reasoning or analysis is not needed. It is oftentimes a ‘gut feeling’ or instinct that helps decision-making, particularly when there is a lack of time or information. As an example, a person might meet someone new and instantly feel trust or distrust for them, and not be able […]
Informed consent in psychology is the ethical and legal practices of the process by which a practitioner discloses information to a client and secures their understanding and voluntary agreement regarding the proposed intervention’s. The principle argues that an individual should be provided sufficient information in order to exercise autonomy over the decision. Informed consent entails […]
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 […]
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 […]
Interpersonal relations in psychology are defined as the connection and interaction that individuals have with other people, whether it is a close personal relationship or just any social relationship. The relationships play fundamental roles in human life because they affect emotional status, identity and behavior. Interpersonal relationships may be of different types such as friendship, […]
The Intelligence quotient (IQ) is a measure of the comparative cognitive ability of an individual in relation to others of the same age. This is frequently assessed using standardized tests of abilities such as reasoning, problem-solving, memory, and verbal ability. The score is typically scaled such that the mean IQ is 100 and most individuals […]
Interdependence in psychology is the characteristic by which individuals depend upon each other for support, connection and development. It shows that human beings are social beings by nature and that the quality of our relationships is important to our happiness and success. Unlike dependence, which can involve relying too much on others, interdependence is a […]