Erik Erikson defined the final stage of his psychosocial development theory as integrity vs despair. Integrating Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, this stage, which spans the final stages of one’s life, focuses on self-reflection, determining whether they have lived a life of value and whether it was meaningful. Erikson describes integrity as a stage in life […]
Incongruence is the psychological condition wherein the self-image of an individual differs from his or her experiences, behaviors, or feelings. This concept was pivotal in the works of Carl Rogers, who is renowned for his humanistic approach, in which the real self and the ideal self have to be in congruence. Incongruence is troublesome for […]
Intergluteal sex describes sexual activity involving stimulation between the buttocks, and includes the practice of ‘dry sex’. Psychologically, sexual activities of such nature are studied within the field of human sexuality focusing fundamentally on preferences, consent, arousal patterns, and cultural attitudes. Practicing various sexual activities alongside personal desires and the dynamics of the relationship or […]
In psychology, an incentive is any stimulus or reward that drives action, often by making some behaviors preferable. Incentives may be physical, like points or money, as well as abstract or symbolic, like praise, recognition, or satisfaction. Consider, for instance, the example of a student who studies hard for the incentive of receiving good grades […]
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 […]