Glossary / Lexicon

Dimension is defined as a specifiable aspect of a concept. "Religiosity," for example, might be specified in terms of a belief dimension, a ritual dimension, a devotional dimension, a knowledge dimension, and so on.

Description

In psychology, a dimension refers to a measurable aspect of a psychological construct or phenomenon. Dimensions are used to categorize and understand various psychological attributes, behaviors, or traits. They allow researchers to analyze and describe complex psychological phenomena in a structured and organized manner. Dimensions may include factors such as personality traits, cognitive abilities, emotional states, or social behaviors. By breaking down these psychological constructs into dimensions, researchers can gain a more nuanced understanding of human behavior and mental processes. Dimensions are often used in psychological assessments, research studies, and clinical settings to measure and evaluate different aspects of an individual's psychological functioning.

Application Areas

• Clinical psychology
• Personality assessment
• Social psychology
• Cognitive psychology
• Psychological research

Treatment and Risks

• Psychological interventions may target specific dimensions of psychological functioning to address underlying issues.
• Risks associated with dimensions in psychology may include misinterpretation of data, invalid assessment results, or oversimplification of complex psychological phenomena.

Examples

• Extraversion and introversion as dimensions of personality
• Emotional intelligence as a dimension of emotional functioning
• Working memory capacity as a dimension of cognitive abilities

Similar Concepts and Synonyms

• Psychological attribute
• Psychological trait
• Psychological variable

Articles with 'Dimension' in the title

• Destructive–nondestructive dimension: Destructive–nondestructive dimension: destructive–nondestructive dimension refers to an independent dimension of antisocial behavior consisting of a continuum ranging from acts such as cruelty to animals or destruction of property at . . .
• Destructive–Nondestructive dimension: Destructive–Nondestructive dimension : Destructive–Nondestructive dimension is defined as an independent dimension of anti-social behavior which consist of a continuum ranging from acts such as cruelty to animals or destruction of . . .
• Dimensional Approach: Dimensional Approach refers to an approach to study personality that posits continuous trait dimensions along which people can vary, instead of qualitatively different types
• Dimensional Classification: Dimensional Classification refers to an empirically based approach to the Diagnosis and Classification of child psychopathology which assumes that there are a number of independent dimensions or traits of behavior and that all children . . .
• Overt–covert dimension: Overt–covert dimension refers to an independent dimension consisting of a continuum of antisocial behavior ranging from overt forms such as physical aggression at one end, to covert forms (example hidden or sneaky acts ) at the other
• Dimensional approach: Dimensional approach: dimensional approach refers to the method of categorizing characteristics on a continuum rather than on a binary, either-or, or all-or none basis
• Overt–Covert dimension: Overt–Covert dimension refers to an
• Anthropometric Dimensions: Anthropometric Dimensions refer to the dimensions of the human body, of which there are two main types: 1) static anthropometrics, the skeletal dimensions of the body- and 2) dynamic anthropometrics, the distances measured when the body is . . .

Weblinks

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Summary

Dimensions in psychology refer to measurable aspects of psychological constructs used to categorize and understand human behavior and mental processes. These dimensions are crucial for assessing, researching, and treating psychological issues. By breaking down complex psychological phenomena into dimensions, researchers can gain a deeper insight into the intricacies of human cognition, emotion, and behavior.

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