Glossary D

Deutsch: Dissonanztheorie / Español: Teoría de la disonancia / Português: Teoria da dissonância / Français: Théorie de la dissonance / Italian: Teoria della dissonanza

Dissonance Theory is a psychological concept that describes the discomfort or tension experienced when an individual holds two or more contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or values simultaneously. This theory, developed by Leon Festinger in the 1950s, suggests that people are motivated to reduce this dissonance by altering their beliefs or behaviors to achieve consistency.

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Dissonant cognitions is defined as beliefs that are inconsistent or logically discrepant with one another

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Distal means away from the center, toward the periphery, away from the origin of attachment ; farthest from the midline or point or reference; the fingertips are the most distal part of the upper extremity.

Distal stimulus refers to an object, event, or pattern as it exists in the world. In contrast with Proximal stimulus.

Distance is defined as the path of movement; refers to the actual sum length of units of measurement traveled.

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Distance coordinate is a term used in hearing, this coordinate specifies how far the sound source is from the listener.

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Distention in psychology refers to the state of being stretched, expanded, or enlarged beyond one's typical mental or emotional capacity. It represents a psychological condition where an individual feels overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or unable to cope with the demands and pressures of life. Distention can manifest in various aspects of an individual's life and can have significant implications for mental health and well-being.

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Distillation is defined as the process by which the heating of a fermented mixture increases its alcohol content

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