Glossary D
Glossary D
Dissonance refers to suicide loss grief process where in grieving opens with conflict among what is felt, believed, and heard; expectations about life are rocked; healing is encouraged, but there is no leverage and lack of knowledge about suicide leads to seeking information.
Deutsch: Dissonanztheorie / Español: Teoría de la disonancia / Português: Teoria da dissonância / Français: Théorie de la dissonance / Italian: Teoria della dissonanza
Dissonance Theory is a psychological concept that describes the discomfort or tension experienced when an individual holds two or more contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or values simultaneously. This theory, developed by Leon Festinger in the 1950s, suggests that people are motivated to reduce this dissonance by altering their beliefs or behaviors to achieve consistency.
Distance is defined as the path of movement; refers to the actual sum length of units of measurement traveled.
Distention in psychology refers to the state of being stretched, expanded, or enlarged beyond one's typical mental or emotional capacity. It represents a psychological Condition where an individual feels overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or unable to cope with the demands and pressures of life. Distention can manifest in various aspects of an individual's life and can have significant implications for mental health and well-being.