Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Reimbursement
Deutsch: Erstattung / Español: Reembolso / Português: Reembolso / Français: Remboursement / Italian: Rimborso
Reimbursement in the psychology context refers to the process by which clients or patients are compensated for the costs of psychological services, typically through insurance providers. This ensures that individuals can access necessary mental health Care without bearing the full financial burden.
Codependence
Deutsch: Co-Abhängigkeit / Español: Codependencia / Português: Codependência / Français: Codépendance / Italiano: Codipendenza
Codependence is a psychological concept describing a dysfunctional relational pattern in which an individual prioritizes the needs, emotions, or behaviors of another person—often to an excessive or unhealthy degree—while neglecting their own well-being. Originally emerging from addiction research, the term has since expanded to encompass broader interpersonal dynamics, particularly in relationships marked by imbalance, control, or emotional enmeshment. While not classified as a formal diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), codependence remains a widely recognized framework in clinical psychology, family therapy, and self-help literature.
Stanford-Binet
Deutsch: Stanford-Binet-Test / Español: prueba Stanford-Binet / Português: teste Stanford-Binet / Français: test Stanford-Binet / Italiano: test Stanford-Binet
The Stanford-Binet is a widely recognized intelligence test used in psychology. It was developed to assess cognitive abilities, providing an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) score. This test is used to evaluate intellectual strengths and weaknesses in various domains such as reasoning, knowledge, and memory. Originally based on the work of French Psychologist Alfred Binet, it was adapted at Stanford University, hence the name "Stanford-Binet".
Rectum
Deutsch: Rektum / Español: Recto / Português: Reto / Français: Rectum / Italiano: Retto
Rectum in the psychology context is primarily discussed in relation to Freudian psychoanalytic theory, particularly the psychosexual stages of development. The rectum is significant during the anal stage of development, a phase where psychological focus is on control, autonomy, and bodily Functions, particularly related to toileting and defecation.