Glossary C
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Deutsch: Ergänzung / Español: Complemento / Português: Complemento / Français: Complément / Italiano: Complemento
A complement is a noun phrase that includes a verb, for example, you sat down in I see you sat down.
In psychology, the term complement refers to something that completes or goes well with something else, enhancing its qualities or making it whole. This concept can be seen in several psychological frameworks, especially in theories related to personality, relationships, and cognitive processes.
- Complementary (functional, schematic, thematic) classification : Complementary (functional, schematic, thematic) classification is a term in classification tasks which refers to the grouping together of items from conceptually different categories based on inter-relationships in a person's past experiences or in the present situation. In contrast with Idiosyncratic, Perceptual, and Conceptual Classification.
Deutsch: Komplementärhypothese / Español: Hipótesis complementaria / Português: Hipótese complementar / Français: Hypothèse complémentaire / Italiano: Ipotesi complementare
The Complementary hypothesis is a theoretical framework in psychology that posits the coexistence of opposing or seemingly contradictory psychological processes to explain human cognition, behavior, or emotional regulation. Unlike reductionist models that seek a single explanatory mechanism, this hypothesis emphasizes the dynamic interplay between complementary forces, often drawing parallels to dual-process theories or dialectical approaches in psychological science. Its relevance spans clinical, cognitive, and social psychology, where it challenges linear causality in favor of systemic or holistic interpretations.