Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Midlife Crisis
Deutsch: Midlife-Krise / Español: Crisis de la mediana edad / Português: Crise da meia-idade / Français: Crise de la quarantaine / Italiano: Crisi di mezza età
A Midlife Crisis is a psychological phenomenon typically experienced during middle adulthood, often between the ages of 40 and 60. It is characterized by feelings of doubt, dissatisfaction, and anxiety as individuals reflect on their life, achievements, and mortality. This period can trigger emotional upheaval and lead to significant changes in behaviour, relationships, and lifestyle choices.
Manic-Depression
A Manic-Depression consists of alternating moods of abnormal highs (mania) and lows (depression). Called bipolar disease because of the swings between these opposing poles in mood.
Reflected failure
Deutsch: Reflektiertes Versagen / Español: Fracaso Reflejado / Português: Fracasso Refletido / Français: Échec Réfléchi / Italian: Fallimento Riflesso
Reflected failure in the context of psychology refers to the phenomenon where an individual experiences feelings of failure, embarrassment, or disappointment due to the perceived failures or shortcomings of others with whom they are closely associated. This concept is often discussed in relation to reflected appraisal and social identity theory, where one's self-esteem and self-concept are influenced by the successes and failures of their social Group or significant others.
Senior
Deutsch: Senior / Español: Sénior / Português: Sênior / Français: Sénior / Italiano: Senior
Senior in psychology refers to an individual who has reached an advanced stage in life, often associated with older adulthood or later developmental stages. In this context, it can also refer to someone with advanced experience, Expertise, or status in a specific field. The term is used in various subfields of psychology, including developmental psychology, gerontology, and organisational psychology.