Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Accent Reduction Training
Deutsch: Akzentreduzierungstraining / Español: Entrenamiento de Reducción de Acento / Português: Treinamento de Redução de Sotaque / Français: Formation à la Réduction d'Accent / Italiano: Formazione alla Riduzione dell'Accento
Accent Reduction Training is a specialized form of speech therapy aimed at helping individuals modify their accent. In the context of psychology, it encompasses not only the technical aspects of speech production but also addresses psychological barriers and the impact on an individual's identity and social interactions.
Bystander
Deutsch: Zuschauer / Español: espectador / Português: espectador / Français: spectateur / Italiano: spettatore
There is an effect in the finding that a person is less likely to provide help when there are other bystanders.
In the context of psychology, a bystander refers to an individual who is present at an event or incident but does not take part in it. This concept is particularly significant in social psychology, where it relates to the bystander effect—a phenomenon in which the presence of others discourages an individual from intervening in an emergency situation.
Visualisation
Deutsch: Visualisierung / Español: Visualización / Português: Visualização / Français: Visualisation / Italiano: Visualizzazione
Visualisation in the psychology context refers to the cognitive process of mentally creating or recreating images, scenarios, or events. This technique is widely used in various psychological fields and therapeutic practices to enhance mental well-being, improve performance, and facilitate healing and personal growth. Visualization leverages the brain's ability to simulate experiences, making it a powerful tool for achieving a wide range of psychological and physiological outcomes.
Talent development
Deutsch: Talententwicklung / Español: Desarrollo del talento / Português: Desenvolvimento de talentos / Français: Développement des talents / Italian: Sviluppo del talento
Talent development refers to the process of nurturing and enhancing an individual's natural abilities and skills to reach their full potential. In psychology, this concept is concerned with identifying, cultivating, and optimizing a person's innate or learned competencies through education, training, mentorship, and experience. Talent development involves a combination of psychological, educational, and social factors that contribute to the growth and realization of a person's capabilities.