Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Manic-Depression
A Manic-Depression consists of alternating moods of abnormal highs (mania) and lows (depression). Called bipolar disease because of the swings between these opposing poles in mood.
Bilingualism And Multilingualism
Deutsch: Bilingualismus und Multilingualismus / Español: Bilingüismo y Multilingüismo / Português: Bilinguismo e Multilinguismo / Français: Bilinguisme et Multilinguisme / Italiano: Bilinguismo e Multilinguismo
Bilingualism and Multilingualism in the context of psychology refer to the cognitive and social processes involved in an individual's ability to speak, understand, and switch between two or more languages. This area of study explores how learning and using multiple languages influence cognitive development, brain function, and social interactions. It encompasses the psychological benefits and challenges associated with being bilingual or multilingual, including impacts on attention, memory, problem-solving skills, and identity formation.
Rapid eye movement sleep
Rapid eye movement sleep also known as REM is a stage of sleep that accounts for approximately two (2) hours of the total sleep cycle, with the average person experiencing as many as
Team
Deutsch: Team / Español: Equipo / Português: Equipe / Français: Équipe / Italiano: Squadra
In psychology, a team refers to a Group of individuals who interact dynamically, interdependently, and adaptively to achieve shared and valued objectives. Teams are studied to understand how various psychological factors influence group dynamics, performance, cohesion, and the overall functioning within group settings.