Glossary C
Glossary C
Deutsch: Cluster / Español: Grupo / Português: Cluster / Français: Groupe / Italiano: Cluster /
A cluster typically refers to a Group of similar things or people aggregated together, often used to describe patterns of symptoms, behaviors, or characteristics that are observed together in individuals. Clustering is a concept applied in various areas of psychology, including personality psychology, psychopathology, and psychological research. It serves as a fundamental tool for classification, diagnosis, and understanding human behavior and mental processes.
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.