Glossary D

Glossary D

Deutsch: Geschicklichkeit / Español: Destreza / Português: Destreza / Français: Dextérité / Italiano: Destrezza

Dexterity in psychology refers to the skill and ease with which an individual can perform tasks, especially those involving the hands and fingers. This concept is not limited to physical movements but also includes cognitive and motor skills that enable precise and efficient task execution.

Dharma is defined as rules that describe goodness and appropriate behavior.

Diabetes refers to a chronic disorder in which the body is not able to manufacture or utilize insulin properly.

Diabetes mellitus refers to a condition characterized by high blood glucose levels due to inadequate insulin.

Diabetic coma is defined as unconscious state induced by a lack of insulin.

Diacylglycerol is defined as a molecule derived from a membrane-bound phospholipid, phosphatidylinositol, that activates protein kinase C, and alters cellular activity.

Diagnosis refers to: (1) the identification of a disorder from an examination of the symptoms; (2) investigation or analysis of the cause or nature of a condition, situation, or problem; (3) the art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms; and (4) critical perception or scrutiny; judgment based on such scrutiny; especially., perception of, or judgment concerning, motives and character.

Deutsch: Diagnose und Bewertung / Español: Diagnóstico y evaluación / Português: Diagnóstico e avaliação / Français: Diagnostic et évaluation / Italiano: Diagnosi e valutazione

Diagnosis and assessment in psychology refer to the systematic processes used to identify and understand an individual's psychological functioning, including cognitive abilities, emotional states, personality traits, and behavioral patterns. These processes are foundational in developing an understanding of an individual's mental health status, determining the presence of psychological disorders, and planning effective treatment strategies.