Glossary C

conversion disorder refers to physical malfunctioning, such as blindness or paralysis, suggesting neurological impairment but with no organic pathology to account for it.

Conversion hysteria refers to the viewpoint, originally advanced by Freud, that specific unconscious conflicts can produce physical disturbances symbolic of the repressed conflict ; no longer a dominant viewpoint in Health psychology.

Conversion model refers to information inconsistent with a stereotype that leads to a radical change in the stereotype

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Conversion or reparative therapy refers to any one of a number of treatments designed to turn lesbians, gays and bisexuals (LGBs) into heterosexuals.

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Conversion reaction refers to a disorder in which a psychological disturbance takes a physical form, such as when arms or legs are paralyzed and there is no physiological explanation.

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Conversion theory refers to Serge Moscovici’s conceptual analysis of the cognitive and interpersonal processes that mediate the direct and indirect impact of a consistent minority on the majority.

Convert communicators refer to people perceived as credible sources because they are arguing against their own previously held attitudes and behaviors.

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Deutsch: Vermittlung / Español: Transmisión / Português: Transmissão / Français: Transmission / Italiano: Trasmissione

In the psychology context, conveyance refers to the process of transmitting or communicating thoughts, emotions, information, or attitudes from one person to another. This concept is integral to understanding how individuals share and express their internal experiences, whether through verbal communication, body language, or emotional cues, in order to influence or connect with others. Conveyance is essential in various psychological processes, including therapy, interpersonal communication, and social interactions.

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