Glossary D

Glossary D

Downward counterfactual thoughts are reflections on how past events might have turned out worse.

Downward counterfactuals is imagining alternatives that are worse than actuality.

Downward social comparison refers to
the process whereby we compare ourselves to people who are worse than we on a particular trait or ability, in Order to feel better about ourselves

DQ is the abbrevations of Developmental Quotient - referring to a numerical measure of an infant"s performance on a developmental schedule relative to the performance of other infants of the

The term "draft" refers to a preliminary or rough version of a plan, thought, or piece of writing. It is often used as a way to gather and organize one's thoughts, ideas, or experiences before refining them into a more polished form.

Deutsch: Entwurf einer Umweltverträglichkeitserklärung / Español: Declaración de Impacto Ambiental en Borrador / Português: Declaração de Impacto Ambiental Preliminar / Français: Ébauche de Déclaration d'Impact Environnemental / Italiano: Bozza di Dichiarazione di Impatto Ambientale

A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is a preliminary version of a report that evaluates the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project or development. Although traditionally associated with environmental science, in the psychology context, it can be viewed as part of the broader examination of how environmental changes affect mental health and community well-being. The DEIS assesses how alterations to an ecosystem or community could impact stress levels, cognitive functions, or social dynamics.

Drag king refers to a professional actor, who, for a variety of reasons, performs in men’s clothing.

Drag queen refers to a professional actor, typically a gay man, who, for a variety of reasons, performs in flamboyant women’s clothing. Drag queen is also defined as a male homosexual who dresses in women's clothing.