Glossary D

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.

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

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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.

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Dragon's teeth is defined as seeds of discord. Often used in the form "to sow dragon's teeth": to take an action that leads to future conflict. The term "Dragon's teeth" is from the Greek mythology where the Phoenician prince Cadmus killed a dragon and sowed its teeth and from those sprang an army of men who fought each other until only five (5) were left.

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Deutsch: Entlastung / Español: Drenaje / Português: Drenagem / Français: Drainage / Italian: Drenaggio

Drainage in the psychology context does not refer to the physical process of removing excess water, but rather to the psychological process of releasing or managing emotional or mental stress. This concept is related to the idea of catharsis, emotional regulation, and coping mechanisms that help individuals deal with negative emotions or psychological burdens.

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Drama therapy / Psychodrama is a term used by the National Association for Drama Therapy which refers to the systematic and intentional use of drama/theater processes, products, and assoc

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Dramatherapy refers to a means of making psychological change by involving individuals in experiences that are related to theater. Sometimes patients may enact their own spontaneous drama, play the parts of a play that has been written, or observe a play and discuss it. Psychodrama is considered to be one form of Dramatherapy.

Dramatic play is defined as a play in which children enact social roles made possible by the attainment of symbolic thought. Dramatic play is a form of Pretend play.

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