Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Linguist
In the psychology context, a "linguist" does not have a direct definition because "linguist" traditionally refers to an individual who studies languages and their structure, history, and function. However, the intersection of linguistics and psychology is significant, particularly in areas like psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics, which explore how language is understood, produced, and processed by the mind and brain.
Growth Mindset
Deutsch: Wachstumsdenken / Español: Mentalidad de crecimiento / Português: Mentalidade de crescimento / Français: État d'esprit de croissance / Italiano: Mentalità di crescita
Growth mindset in the psychology context refers to the belief that one's abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, hard work, and learning. Coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, this concept contrasts with a fixed mindset, where individuals believe their talents and abilities are innate traits that cannot be significantly changed.
Emotional Baggage
Deutsch: Emotionaler Ballast / Español: Carga emocional / Português: Bagagem emocional / Français: Bagage émotionnel / Italiano: Bagaglio emotivo
Emotional baggage in the psychology context refers to the unresolved feelings, traumatic memories, and past experiences that individuals carry with them, which affect their emotional well-being, relationships, and behavior. This concept highlights how past experiences, especially those that are negative or traumatic, can continue to influence an individual's current emotional state and interactions with others.
Childhood Trauma
Deutsch: Kindheitstrauma / Español: Trauma Infantil / Português: Trauma Infantil / Français: Traumatisme Infantile / Italiano: Trauma Infantile
Childhood Trauma in the context of psychology refers to the experience of an intensely distressing or disturbing event or series of events during childhood, which overwhelms the child's ability to cope and leaves lasting psychological impacts. This trauma can result from various sources, including abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual), neglect, witnessing violence, loss of a loved one, natural disasters, or any situation that severely threatens the child's sense of safety and security.