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Appearance/reality distinction refers to the ability to keep the true properties or characteristics of an object in mind despite the deceptive appearance the object has assumed; notably lacking among young children during the preconceptual period. It is the knowledge that the appearance of an object does not necessarily correspond to its reality. Moreover, it is the difference between real events on the one hand and mental events, fantasies, and misleading appearances on the other hand.
Deutsch: Beschwichtigung / Español: Apaciguamiento / Português: Apaziguamento / Français: Apaisement / Italiano: Appagamento
In psychology, appeasement refers to a behavioral strategy employed by individuals to reduce conflict, aggression, or tension in social interactions by conceding to the demands or expectations of others. This concept is rooted in evolutionary biology and social psychology, where it serves as a mechanism to maintain group cohesion and mitigate potential harm. While often associated with submissive or passive behavior, appeasement can also be a calculated tactic to preserve relationships or avoid escalation in high-stakes situations.
Apperception refers to the personal values and interests determining the mode in which an individual perceives self, others, and the world. It is a conscious experience. The mode of perceiving is "biased" by convictions ; thus, each individual has a "biased apperception" of both subjective and objective experience. The schema of biased Apperception defines the individual's phenomenological field.*