Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
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Reasoning
Deutsch: Vernunft / Español: Razonamiento / Português: Raciocínio / Français: Raisonnement / Italiano: Ragionamento
Reasoning in the context of psychology refers to the cognitive process that involves the organization of information or knowledge to reach conclusions, solve problems, and make decisions. This mental process is foundational to human thought, enabling individuals to analyze information, deduce implications, and apply knowledge to new situations.
Reasonig is the process of drawing conclusions from principles and from evidence Cognitive process(es) used in transforming given information, called premises, into conclusions. Reasoning is often seen as a special kind of thinking. A particular type of problem solving that involves making inferences.
Objective
Deutsch: Ziel / Español: Objetivo / Português: Objetivo / Français: Objectif / Italiano: Obiettivo
An objective is an agreement among independent judges, scorers, or observers.
Objective in the psychology context refers to a goal or aim that guides behavior and decision-making processes. In psychological terms, objectives are essential for directing motivation, structuring plans, and measuring progress in therapy, personal development, and various psychological interventions.
Scale
Deutsch: Skala / Español: Escala / Português: Escala / Français: Échelle / Italiano: Scala
(1) A type of composite measure composed of several items that have a logical or empirical structure among them. Examples of scales include Bogardus social distance, Guttman, Likert, and Thurstone scales. Contrasted with index. (2) One of the less appetizing parts of a fish.
Scale in the psychology context generally refers to a set of standardized questions or tasks designed to measure specific psychological attributes, traits, or abilities. These scales are crucial tools in psychological research and clinical practice, providing a systematic way to quantify complex constructs like intelligence, personality, mental health status, and many other psychological phenomena.