Glossary D
Glossary D
Depolarization refers to the reduction in the level of polarization across a membrane; when the inside of a neuron becomes more positive, as occurs during the initial phases of the action potential. Depolarization is usually associated with the action of excitatory neurotransmitters.
Deutsch: Depravation / Español: Depravación / Português: Depravação / Français: Dépravation / Italiano: Depravazione
Depravation, in the psychology context, refers to a state of moral or behavioural corruption, deterioration, or deviation from societal norms or personal values. This term is often used to describe extreme maladaptive behaviours, attitudes, or conditions that reflect a loss of ethical grounding or integrity.
Deprecation in the psychology context refers to the act of diminishing one's own self-worth or value, often accompanied by self-criticism, self-doubt, and negative self-talk. It is a psychological process where individuals tend to underestimate their abilities, accomplishments, and overall importance. Deprecation can have detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships.
Depressant refers to psychoactive substance that results in behavioral sedation, such substances include alcohol and the sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic drugs.
Depressant (Downer) refers to a substance that decreases activity in the body and nervous system.
Depression refers to a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, and poor concentration.
Deutsch: Depressionsbehandlung / Español: tratamiento de la depresión / Português: tratamento da depressão / Français: traitement de la dépression / Italiano: trattamento della depressione
Depression treatment in the psychology context refers to a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions designed to alleviate the symptoms of depression, improve mental health, and restore daily functioning. Depression is a common and serious mental health disorder characterised by persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, and changes in sleep and appetite. Effective treatment typically combines psychotherapy, medication, and lifestyle changes, tailored to the severity and individual needs of the patient.