Glossary / Lexicon

Deutsch: Entbehrung / Español: Deprivación / Português: Privação / Français: Privation / Italiano: Privazione

Deprivation refers to the frequency with which a person has received a particular reinforcer in the recent past. The less frequent the reinforcer, the more deprived the person.

Deprivation is also the prolonged absence of an event that tends to increase the appetitiveness of that event. So it is a term used in human development that refers to the loss or withholding of normal stimulation, nutrition, comfort, love, and so on; a condition of lacking.

Description

Deprivation in the psychology context refers to the state of lacking something essential for well-being or growth, whether it be physical, emotional, or social. It can result from various factors such as neglect, abuse, or isolation, and can have significant impacts on an individual's overall mental health and behavior. Deprivation can occur in different forms, including sleep deprivation, sensory deprivation, and social deprivation, each affecting individuals in unique ways. This deprivation can lead to feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, and impaired cognitive functioning, making it crucial to address and understand in a psychological context.

Application Areas

• Child development and parenting
• Therapy for trauma survivors
• Intervention programs for at-risk populations
• Substance abuse treatment

Treatment and Risks

• Therapy and counseling to address underlying issues
• Medication for associated mental health conditions
• Risks of long-term psychological effects such as PTSD and attachment disorders
• Social support and reintegration strategies

Examples

• A child who experiences neglect from their caregivers may exhibit developmental delays and attachment issues.
• An individual who suffers from chronic sleep deprivation may struggle with mood swings and cognitive impairment.
• Sensory deprivation in solitary confinement can lead to hallucinations and psychological distress.

Similar Concepts and Synonyms

• Isolation
• Deprived conditions
• Lack of stimuli
• Depravation

Articles with 'Deprivation' in the title

• Deprivation dwarfism: Deprivation dwarfism: Deprivation dwarfism refers to a childhood growth disorder that is triggered by emotional deprivation and characterized by decreased production of GH, slow growth, and small stature
• Relative deprivation: Relative deprivation refers to the perception that you (or your group) have less than you deserve, less than you have been led to expect, or less than people similar to you have- Other /More definition: Relative deprivation refers to the . . .
• Time Sense Deprivation: Time Sense Deprivation refers to the destroying ability to evaluate information, personal reactions, and body functions in relation to passage of time by removing all clocks and watches
• Maternal deprivation hypothesis: Maternal deprivation hypothesis: Maternal Deprivation hypothesis refers to the notion that socially deprived infants develop abnormally because they have failed to establish attachments to a primary caregiver
• Deprivation homosexuality: Deprivation homosexuality refers to a typeof homosexuality and
• Egoistic deprivation: Egoistic deprivation describes individual deprivation sensed through comparisons made between one's self and others within one's own in-group, however, no sense of deprivation concerning the in-group's position in society
• Emotional deprivation: Emotional deprivation refers to the belief and expectation that your primary needs will never be met. Emotional Deprivation refers to a sense that no one will nurture, care for, gui de, protect or empathize with you
• Fraternalistic deprivation: Fraternalistic deprivation described "group" deprivation sensed through comparisons made bewteen one's in-group and other groups in the society- there is, however, no sense of deprivation concerning one's position within the in-group . . .

Weblinks

• medizin-und-kosmetik.de: 'Deprivation' im Lexikon von medizin-und-kosmetik.de (German)

Summary

Deprivation in the psychology context encompasses the state of lacking essential elements for well-being, impacting individuals' mental health and behavior in various ways. Whether it be physical, emotional, or social, deprivation can lead to significant challenges and must be addressed through therapy, counseling, and support. Understanding the different forms of deprivation and their effects is crucial in promoting overall psychological well-being.

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