Glossary W
Glossary W
Deutsch: Wellenlänge / Español: longitud de onda / Português: comprimento de onda / Français: longueur d'onde / Italiano: lunghezza d'onda
For light energy, the wavelength is the distance between one peak of a light wave and the next peak.
In the context of psychology, wavelength often refers metaphorically to how well individuals understand, communicate, and connect with each other, suggesting a kind of mental or emotional synchronization.
Ways of Coping refers to a measurement for coping strategies (Folkman & Lazarus, 1980). The Ways of Coping was developed by Folkman, Lazarus, and their associates (Folkman, Lazarus, Dunkel-Schetter, DeLongis, & Gruen, 1986).
Deutsch: Schwächung / Español: Debilitamiento / Português: Enfraquecimento / Français: Affaiblissement / Italiano: Indebolimento
Weakening in the psychology context refers to the reduction or diminishment of a psychological response or behavior over time, often as a result of specific interventions or the absence of reinforcement. This process can occur naturally or be intentionally induced through various therapeutic techniques to help individuals manage maladaptive behaviors or responses.
Deutsch: Schwäche / Español: Debilidad / Português: Fraqueza / Français: Faiblesse / Italiano: Debolezza /
"Weakness" refers to personal limitations, vulnerabilities, or areas where an individual may struggle or experience difficulty. These weaknesses can manifest in various aspects of a person's psychological and emotional well-being, including personality traits, cognitive abilities, and emotional regulation. Understanding and addressing weaknesses is a fundamental part of psychological growth and well-being.
A Web of Causation is an epidemiologic model showing the complex interaction of risk factors associated with the development of chronic degenerative diseases.
Wechsler adult intelligence scale (WAIS) refers to an individually administered measure of intelligence, intended for adults aged 16-89. The WAIS is intended to measure human intelligence reflected in both verbal and performance abilities. Dr. David Wechsler, a clinical psychologist, who authored the test believed that intelligence is a global construct, reflecting a variety of measurable skills and should be considered in the context of the overall personality. The WAIS is also administered as part of a test battery to make inferences about personality and pathology.
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) refers to an individually administered measure of intelligence intended for children aged six (6) years to 16 years and 11 months. The WISC is designed to measure human intelligence as reflected in both verbal and non-verbal (performance) abilities. David Wechsler, the author of the test, believed that intelligence has a global quality that reflects a variety of measurable skills. He also thought that it should be considered in the context of the person's overall personality. The WISC is used in schools as part of placement evaluations for programs for gifted children and for children who are developmentally disabled.