Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
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Feeling good
Deutsch: Sich gut fühlen / Español: Sentirse bien / Português: Sentir-se bem / Français: Se sentir bien / Italiano: Stare bene
The concept of feeling good is a central topic in psychology, encompassing subjective well-being, emotional regulation, and the cognitive appraisal of one's own state. It extends beyond mere absence of distress, integrating positive affect, life satisfaction, and a sense of purpose. While often colloquially used, its psychological dimensions are rigorously studied through frameworks such as hedonic and eudaimonic well-being (Ryan & Deci, 2001).
Ambiguous intention
Deutsch: Ambivalente Absicht / Español: Intención ambigua / Português: Intenção ambígua / Français: Intention ambiguë / Italiano: Intenzione ambigua
Ambiguous intention refers to a psychological state in which an individual's goals, desires, or motivations are unclear, contradictory, or insufficiently defined, either to themselves or to external observers. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in cognitive, social, and clinical psychology, where the interpretation of intentions shapes behavior, decision-making, and interpersonal interactions. Ambiguous intentions often arise in contexts of uncertainty, conflicting priorities, or unconscious motivations, making them a critical subject of study in understanding human agency and communication.
Neuropsychiatry
Neuropsychiatry is a specialized field within the realm of medicine and psychology that focuses on the intricate Relationship between neurological disorders and psychiatric conditions. This discipline examines how various neurological conditions can manifest with emotional, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms, often blurring the lines between traditional neurological and psychiatric disorders. Neuropsychiatrists are medical professionals who are uniquely trained to diagnose, treat, and manage individuals experiencing these complex interactions between brain function and mental health.
Group fundraising
Deutsch: Gruppenfundraising / Español: Recaudación de fondos en grupo / Português: Arrecadação de fundos em grupo / Français: Collecte de fonds en groupe / Italiano: Raccolta fondi di gruppo
In the psychology context, Group fundraising refers to the collective efforts of individuals working together to raise money for a cause, project, or organization, and the psychological dynamics and mechanisms that influence the success of these efforts. This concept explores how group identity, social influence, motivation, and emotional engagement affect individuals' willingness to participate in and contribute to fundraising activities.