Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
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Nonequivalent
Deutsch: Nichtäquivalent / Español: No equivalente / Português: Não equivalente / Français: Non équivalent / Italiano: Non equivalente
Nonequivalent in the psychology context refers to groups or conditions that are not identical in terms of characteristics or properties at the outset of a study or experiment. This term is often used in research designs and statistical analyses to describe groups that differ in key aspects before any intervention or treatment is applied. In psychological research, nonequivalent groups may arise in quasi-experimental designs, where participants are not randomly assigned to experimental and control groups, potentially leading to pre-existing differences between the groups. These differences can affect the validity of the conclusions drawn from the study, as it may be unclear whether observed outcomes are due to the experimental manipulation or to pre-existing disparities between the groups.
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.
Modelling
Deutsch: Modelllernen / Español: Modelado / Português: Modelagem / Français: Modélisation / Italiano: Modellamento
Modelling refers to the demonstration of a behaviour so that it may be learnt vicariously by the client.
Spinning sensation
Deutsch: Drehschwindel / Español: Sensación de giro / Português: Sensação de giro / Français: Sensation de vertige / Italiano: Sensazione di giramento
A spinning sensation, often referred to as vertigo in the psychology context, is a disorienting feeling of motion, typically the perception that either the individual or their surroundings are rotating or spinning. This sensation can be caused by disruptions in the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance and spatial orientation, or by psychological factors such as anxiety or panic disorders.