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Disability psychology

Deutsch: Psychologie der Behinderung / Español: Psicología de la Discapacidad / Português: Psicologia da Deficiência / Français: Psychologie du Handicap / Italiano: Psicologia della Disabilità

In the psychology context, disability psychology refers to a specialized field that focuses on understanding the psychological aspects of living with a disability. This includes examining the impact of physical, sensory, intellectual, or psychiatric disabilities on an individual's mental health, well-being, and quality of life. It also encompasses the study of societal attitudes towards disability, the psychological effects of stigma and discrimination, and the development of interventions to support individuals with disabilities in achieving optimal psychological functioning.

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Discharge

Discharge refers to a formal termination of inpatient care.

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Discipline

Discipline refers to the treatment that corrects or punishes and is intended to control or to establish habits of self-control.

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Disclaimer

Disclaimer is defined as a way of speaking in which the speaker renounces or denies the validity of what he or she is saying by including a negative statement.

Disclosure

Deutsch: Offenlegung / Español: divulgación / Português: divulgação / Français: divulgation / Italiano: divulgazione

Disclosure means sharing information with others about whether one is gay, lesbian, or bisexual.

In psychology, disclosure refers to the act of revealing personal information, thoughts, feelings, or experiences to others. It is a significant concept in therapeutic settings, interpersonal relationships, and research. Disclosure is often studied in terms of its impact on mental health, Relationship dynamics, and therapeutic outcomes.

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Disclosure reciprocity

Disclosure Reciprocity refers to the tendency for one person's intimacy of self -disclosure to match that of a conversational partner

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Discomfort

Discomfort refers to criterion for abnormality that suggests that only behaviors that cause a person great distress should be labeled as abnormal

Disconnection

Deutsch: Abtrennung / Español: Desconexión / Português: Desconexão / Français: Déconnexion / Italiano: Disconnessione /

Disconnection in the Psychology Context: Understanding, Examples, Recommendations, and Related Concepts

Disconnection is a psychological phenomenon that involves a sense of detachment, isolation, or estrangement, either from oneself or from others. It can manifest in various ways and has significant implications for mental health and well-being. In this article, we will delve into the concept of disconnection, provide examples to illustrate its impact, offer recommendations for addressing and healing from disconnection, and explore related psychological concepts.

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