Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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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.
Connectionist
Deutsch: Konnektionismus / Español: Conexionismo / Português: Conexionismo / Français: Connexionnisme / Italiano: Connettivismo
Connectionist models, in the context of psychology, refer to a computational approach to understanding human cognitive processes. This approach is based on the construction of artificial neural networks that mimic the neural structures and processes of the human brain. Connectionism attempts to model mental phenomena using networks of simple, interconnected units that work together to process information, learn, and make decisions. These models are used to simulate a wide range of cognitive functions, including perception, memory, language, and problem-solving.
Prusiner
Prusiner in the psychology context refers to Dr. Stanley B. Prusiner, a prominent neurologist and biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1997 for his discovery of prions, infectious proteins responsible for various neurodegenerative diseases. Prusiner's groundbreaking research revolutionized the understanding of these diseases and their underlying mechanisms.