Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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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.
Discriminantability
Discriminantability in the context of psychology refers to the degree to which a psychological test or assessment can effectively differentiate between different groups or categories of individuals based on the construct it intends to measure. It is a fundamental concept in psychometrics and assessment, as it assesses the test's capacity to discriminate between those who possess the trait or Condition being measured and those who do not. In this article, we will explore discriminantability in detail, including examples, risks, application areas, recommendations, historical aspects, and legal considerations in psychology.
Syphilis
Deutsch: Syphilis / Español: sífilis / Português: sífilis / Français: syphilis / Italiano: sifilide
Syphilis is primarily known as a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. In the context of psychology, it is significant due to its potential effects on the brain and mental health, particularly in its later stages.
It is a bacterial STI that is divided into primary, secondary, and tertiary stages. A sexually transmitted infection that, in advanced stages, can attack major organ systems. a common sexually transmitted disease that may cross the placental barrier in the middle and later stages of pregnancy, causing miscarriage or serious birth defects.
Preposition
The term "preposition" is primarily a grammatical concept in the English language and is not directly related to psychology. However, I can provide information on how language and communication, including the use of prepositions, can have implications for psychology and interpersonal relationships.