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Deutsch: Kontroverse / Español: Contienda / Português: Contenda / Français: Contention / Italiano: Contesa /

Contention in the Psychology Context: Understanding Conflict, Disagreement, and Resolution

In psychology, "contention" refers to the experience of conflict, disagreement, or opposition between individuals or groups. It encompasses the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of disagreement and explores the causes, consequences, and potential resolutions of conflicts. Understanding contention is crucial in psychology because it sheds light on how individuals and communities navigate differences, manage conflicts, and strive for resolution and harmony. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into the concept of "contention" in psychology, provide numerous examples of its applications, offer recommendations for effective conflict resolution and communication, discuss treatment and healing approaches related to conflict-related stress, and list some related concepts within the field of psychology.

Contents of a client record refer to materials which comprised a client record which vary according to type of professional counseling setting, differences in state and local requirements, and needs and guidelines of the specific agency in which one is employed. Typical Contents include: initial contact information, diagnosis and treatment planning notes, progress notes, and termination materials.

Deutsch: Kontext / Español: Contexto / Português: Contexto / Français: Contexte / Italiano: Contesto /

Context refers to the environment and circumstances in which a behavior occurs; information surrounding a stimulus; the environment in which people are and in which communication takes place. Moreover, Context refers to the situation or circumstances surrounding a behavior. Context is what gives behavior its meaning and is the determinant as to whether behavior is viewed as appropriate or inappropriate.

Context effect refers to the effect on a cognitive process (for example "perception) of the information surrounding the target object or event. Context effect is also sometimes called "Expectation effect" because the Context is thought to set up certain expectations in the mind of the cognitive processor.

Context theory of meaning is a term used in Titchener's contention that a sensation is given meaning by the images it elicits. That is, for Titchener, meaning is determined by the Law of Contiguity.

Deutsch: Kontextgebundene Wortverwendung / Español: Uso de palabras ligadas al contexto / Português: Uso de palavras ligado ao contexto / Français: Utilisation des mots liée au contexte / Italiano: Uso delle parole legate al contesto /

Context-bound word use refers to word use that is tied to particular contexts.

Context-conditioned variation refers to the fact that the acoustic parameters associated with a given speech sound vary with its phonetic context.

Context-independent learning is defined as learning of a skill or strategy independent of a specific situation in which the skill will be applied; acquiring knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Moreover, it is defined as learning that has no immediate relevance to the present context.