Glossary D

Deutsch: abschwellend / Español: descongestionante / Português: descongestionante / Français: décongestionnant / Italiano: decongestionante

A decongestant in the context of psychology refers to strategies or interventions designed to reduce cognitive or emotional congestion, thereby improving mental clarity and emotional well-being. These methods aim to alleviate the overwhelming feelings of stress, anxiety, or mental fatigue that can impair cognitive function and emotional regulation.

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Decontextualized language refers to language that is separated in time or place from its referent.

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Decontextualized language use refers to language use in which the words stand on their own without support from the non-linguistic context.

Decoy Operations refers to the use of Police officers as "victims" which is used as a proactive attempt to detect criminal activities

Decriminalization refers to the reduction of
(of drugs) criminal penalties associated with the personal possession of a control

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Decussating means switching the transmission of information from one side of the body to the contralateral side of the brain.

Deutsch: Engagement / Español: Dedicación / Português: Dedicação / Français: Dévouement / Italiano: Dedicazione /

Dedication in the psychology context refers to the wholehearted commitment and perseverance towards a particular goal, task, or Purpose. It involves unwavering focus, effort, and enthusiasm to achieve one's objectives. Dedication is a trait associated with determination, passion, and a strong sense of purpose, and it plays a significant role in personal and professional success.

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Deduction is defined as the method of reasoning by which conclusions must follow from certain assumptions, principles, or concepts. If there are five people in a room, for example, one can deduce that there are also four; or if it is assumed that everything in nature exists for a purpose, then one can conclude that humans, too, exist for a purpose. Deductive reasoning proceeds from the general to the particular. It is the use of a general statement as the basis for reaching a conclusion about specific examples. Deduction is also known as Deductive reasoning.

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