Glossary D

Defensive attributions refer to explanations for behavior that avoid feelings of vulnerability and mortality

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Defensive attribution refers to the tendency to blame victims for their misfortune, so that one feels less likely to be victimized in a similar way.

Defensive bias the tendency for people to perceive themselves as personally and situationally similar to someone who is having difficulty or trouble

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Defensive high self -esteem refers to a positive self-view that is fragile and vulnerable to threat

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Defensive pessimism refers to the Fear that one is apt to fail despite a strong history of success.

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Defensiveness refers to an excessive concern with protecting oneself from being hurt.

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Deferred imitation refers to a child’s ability to imitate the actions they have observed others perform.

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Deutsch: Trotz / Español: Desafío / Português: Desafio / Français: Défi / Italiano: Sfida

In the psychology context, defiance refers to a behavior characterized by resistance against authority or opposition to the norms and expectations set by others, such as parents, teachers, or societal rules. It is often discussed in relation to developmental stages, particularly in childhood and adolescence, but can also be relevant in understanding behaviors in adults.

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