Glossary C
Glossary C
Cluster A refers to Personality Disorders listed in DSM-IV involving odd/eccentric reactions. Included in Cluster A Personality Disorders are:
Cluster B refers to Personality Disorders listed in DSM-IV involving dramatic, emotional, or erratic reactions. Included in Cluster B Personality Disorders are:
Cluster C refer to Personality Disorders listed in DSM-IV involving Anxiety and fearfulness. Included in Cluster C Personality Disorders are:
Cluster sampling refers to a probability sampling technique involving random selection of groups instead of individuals from a population. It is a multistage sampling in which natural groups (clusters) are sampled initially, with the members of each selected group being subsampled afterward.
Deutsch: Clustering / Español: Agrupamiento / Português: Agrupamento / Français: Regroupement / Italian: Raggruppamento
Clustering in psychology refers to a cognitive phenomenon where individuals Group similar pieces of information together to improve memory recall and organization. This process allows the brain to handle and retrieve information more efficiently by categorizing related items.
Deutsch: Unordnung / Español: Desorden / Português: Desordem / Français: Désordre / Italian: Disordine
Clutter refers to the accumulation of items that are disorganized and take up space, often leading to a chaotic environment. In the context of psychology, clutter can significantly impact mental health and well-being, contributing to stress, anxiety, and decreased productivity. It encompasses both physical and mental aspects, where physical clutter refers to the disorganization of physical space and mental clutter involves a disorganized mind filled with excessive thoughts and distractions.