Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Psycho-oncology
Deutsch: Psychoonkologie / Español: Psicooncología / Português: Psico-oncologia / Français: Psycho-oncologie / Italiano: Psico-oncologia
Psycho-oncology is a specialised field within psychology and oncology that addresses the psychological, emotional, and social aspects of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. It focuses on the mental health of patients and their families, as well as on the psychological aspects of cancer Care for healthcare professionals.
Parenting Styles
Deutsch: Erziehungsstile / Español: Estilos de Crianza / Português: Estilos Parentais / Français: Styles Parentaux / Italiano: Stili Genitoriali
Parenting styles in psychology refer to the strategies and approaches that parents use in raising their children. These styles are characterized by varying levels of responsiveness (warmth and support) and demandingness (control and expectations). Understanding parenting styles is crucial for comprehending how different approaches to parenting can influence a child's development, behavior, and psychological well-being.
Performance contingency
Deutsch: Leistungsabhängigkeit / Español: Contingencia de rendimiento / Português: Contingência de desempenho / Français: Contingence de performance / Italiano: Contingenza di performance
Performance contingency is a concept in psychology that refers to the conditions or situations where an individual's outcomes or rewards are directly dependent on their performance. This principle is fundamental in various areas of psychology, emphasizing the direct link between the actions of an individual and the consequences of those actions.
Systolic
Deutsch: systolisch / Español: sistólico / Português: sistólico / Français: systolique / Italiano: sistolico
The term systolic originates from the Greek *systolē* (contraction) and plays a pivotal role in both physiology and psychology. In psychology, it primarily refers to the phase of the cardiac cycle linked to stress responses, emotional arousal, and psychophysiological measurements. Understanding systolic processes helps bridge the gap between bodily reactions and cognitive or affective states.