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Designer drug

Designer drug refers to new substances designed by slightly altering the chemical makeup of other illegal or tightly controlled drugs.

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Desire

Deutsch: Verlangen / Español: Deseo / Português: Desejo / Français: Désir / Italiano: Desiderio /

Desire refers to expectation of reaching a certain situation.

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Desire Motivation

Deutsch: Wunschmotivation / Español: Motivación por Deseo / Português: Motivação por Desejo / Français: Motivation par Désir / Italian: Motivazione del Desiderio

Desire motivation in the psychology context refers to the driving force behind an individual's actions that is fueled by the longing or craving to achieve a specific goal or fulfill a particular need. This type of motivation is deeply rooted in the emotional and psychological satisfaction that comes from obtaining something that a person strongly wishes for, whether it be material, social, or psychological.

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Desire theory

Desire theory refers to an early theory of mind in which a person’s actions are thought to be a reflection of her desires rather than other mental states such as beliefs

Desk research

Desk research means the research using published sources, and/or the client's own internal sources, carried out prior to a research project.

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Despair

Despair refers to loss of hope ; Erik Erikson believed that those in late adulthood struggled with the fear that there is too little time to begin a new life course. It is a feeling of a loss of all hope and confidence. In Industrial and Organizatonal Psychology, Despair is defined as defined as an organizational climate characterized by low morale.

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Desperation

Deutsch: Verzweiflung / Español: Desesperación / Português: Desespero / Français: Désespoir / Italiano: Disperazione /

Desperation in the context of psychology refers to a state of extreme hopelessness, helplessness, and despair that individuals may experience when they believe there are no viable solutions to their problems or when they feel trapped in difficult circumstances. It is a complex emotional and cognitive response characterized by a sense of urgency and a strong desire for relief from emotional pain or challenging situations. Desperation can have a profound impact on mental and emotional well-being, affecting various aspects of an individual's life. In this article, we will explore the concept of desperation in psychology, provide examples, discuss risks and application areas, offer recommendations, briefly touch on historical and legal aspects, and conclude with a list of similar psychological states.

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Despondent

Deutsch: Niedergeschlagen / Español: Desalentado / Português: Desanimado / Français: Abattu / Italiano: Avvilito

In the psychology context, despondent refers to a state of extreme sadness, hopelessness, or emotional despair. It describes an individual who feels overwhelmed by negative emotions, often experiencing a lack of motivation, Purpose, or confidence in the future. People who are despondent may feel powerless to change their situation and find it difficult to engage in daily activities or seek help.

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