Glossary D

Disease model refers to the view that alcoholism or another drug addiction is an incurable physical disease, like epilepsy or diabetes, and that only total abstinence can control it.

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Disease-prone personality refers to a personality type associated with poor health ; marked by persistent negative emotions, including anxiety, depression, and hostility.

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Disenfranchised grief refers to grief that is denied or restricted by social pressure or other interference

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Disenfranchisement is a term that may apply to relationships, losses, grievers, grief, or mourning.

Disengage attention refers to the withdrawal or decoupling of attentional focus from a stimulus.

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Disengaged is a term with reference to families, where members are isolated or feel unconnected to each other and where boundaries are rigid and non-permeable.

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Disengaged relationships refer to relationships characterized by infrequent contact and a sense that the members of the family do not really seem to care about one another.

Deutsch: Rückzug / Español: Desapego / Português: Desengajamento / Français: Désengagement / Italiano: Disimpegno

Disengagement in the psychology context refers to the process or state of withdrawing or detaching oneself from certain activities, roles, or emotional investments. This concept can manifest in various areas of psychology, including developmental, social, occupational, and clinical psychology. Disengagement can be a natural part of aging, a coping mechanism in response to stress or dissatisfaction, or a strategy to protect one’s well-being. It may also reflect a lack of engagement or motivation in a particular aspect of life, such as work, relationships, or community activities.

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