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:
Deutsch: Clusteranalyse / Español: Análisis de conglomerados / Português: Análise de clusters / Français: Analyse de clusters / Italiano: Analisi dei cluster
Cluster Analysis is a statistical method used in psychology to identify homogeneous subgroups within a heterogeneous dataset, enabling researchers to uncover patterns or structures that may not be immediately apparent. This technique is particularly valuable in psychological research, where it helps categorize individuals based on shared characteristics, behaviors, or traits, facilitating targeted interventions or theoretical advancements.
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.