Glossary D

Glossary D

Displaced workers is defined as persons who are unemployed because their jobs have disappeared.

Deutsch: Verdrängung / Español: Desplazamiento / Português: Deslocamento / Français: Déplacement / Italiano: Spostamento /

Displacement refers to the phenomenon of redirecting one's anger or frustration towards individuals other than the ones who are the source of anger

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Displacement refers to the fact that what one speaks about need not be limited to the immediate context.

Displacement activity refers to an apparently irrelevant activity sometimes displayed by animals when confronted by Conflict or thwarted from attaining a goal.

Displacement theory refers to Miller’s belief that there are a limited number of "slots” in short-term memory (7, plus or minus 2), and that incoming information displaces older information.

Display rule refers to culturally determined rules about which nonverbal behaviors are appropriate to display

Display rules refer to culturally determined rules about which non-verbal behaviors are appropriate to display. Display rules are norms that govern the appropriate display of emotions; the

Displays refer to visual messages, or body language, used by primates and other animals primarily to communicate anger, fear, and other basic emotions.

In the realm of psychology, displeasure is a complex emotional response characterized by feelings of dissatisfaction or unhappiness. It arises as a reaction to situations, events, or stimuli that are perceived as unfavorable or discomforting. This emotional state can range from mild irritation to intense frustration or anger, often reflecting an individual's subjective evaluation of their experiences. Displeasure is a fundamental aspect of human emotion, contributing to the intricate landscape of affective responses that guide behavior and decision-making.