Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
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Corruption
Deutsch: Korruption / Español: Corrupción / Português: Corrupção / Français: Corruption / Italiano: Corruzione
In the psychology context, corruption refers to the unethical or dishonest behavior by individuals who exploit their power or position for personal gain, often at the expense of others' rights or welfare. Psychological studies on corruption explore the motivations, cognitive biases, and social and environmental factors that contribute to corrupt behavior. This includes examining how individual differences, moral disengagement, rationalizations, and societal norms influence the likelihood of engaging in corruption.
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.
Blood type
Deutsch: Blutgruppe / Español: Grupo sanguíneo / Português: Tipo sanguíneo / Français: Groupe sanguin / Italiano: Gruppo sanguigno
Blood type refers to the classification of blood based on the presence or absence of specific antigens and antibodies. In the context of psychology, the concept of blood type often intersects with cultural beliefs and pseudoscientific theories regarding personality traits and behaviour. Although scientifically unsupported, these beliefs can influence social interactions and self-perception.
Immunisation
In the psychology context, immunisation refers to the cognitive and emotional process of strengthening one's mental resilience and defenses against psychological distress, negative influences, or harmful behaviors. Much like the physical immune system protects the body from pathogens, psychological immunisation involves developing coping mechanisms, emotional resilience, and mental strategies to ward off or mitigate the impact of stressors, trauma, and negative psychological experiences. Understanding psychological immunisation is essential for promoting mental well-being, reducing the risk of mental health disorders, and enhancing psychological resilience. In this article, we will explore the concept of psychological immunisation, provide examples, discuss associated risks and application areas, offer recommendations, briefly touch on its historical context, and list some related psychological concepts.