Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Economic Hardship
Deutsch: Wirtschaftliche Not / Español: Dificultades económicas / Português: Dificuldades econômicas / Français: Difficultés économiques / Italiano: Difficoltà economiche
Economic hardship in the psychology context refers to the stress and psychological effects experienced by individuals or families due to financial instability, poverty, unemployment, or the inability to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare. This term highlights the significant impact that financial difficulties can have on mental health and well-being.
Neuropsychopharmacology
Deutsch: Neuropsychopharmakologie / Español: Neuropsicofarmacología / Português: Neuropsicofarmacologia / Français: Neuropsychopharmacologie / Italiano: Neuropsicofarmacologia
Neuropsychopharmacology is a branch of psychology and neuroscience that studies how drugs affect the brain and behaviour, particularly in the treatment of psychological disorders. It examines the interactions between neurobiology, psychopharmacology, and psychological functioning to understand and develop medications for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
William Glasser
William Glasser refers to the founder of Reality therapy and spoke to the importance of the relationship in counseling.
Parkinson
Deutsch: Parkinson / Español: Parkinson / Português: Parkinson / Français: Parkinson / Italiano: Parkinson
Parkinson is a degenerative brain disorder principally affecting motor performance (for example, tremors and stooped posture) associated with reduction in dopamine. Dementia may be a result as well.
In the context of psychology, Parkinson's disease refers to a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects motor function due to the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. However, it also has significant psychological and cognitive components that can impact a patient's quality of life and mental health.