Glossary I

Glossary I

Implied motion is when a still picture depicts an action that involves motion, so that an observer could potentially extend the action depicted in the picture in his or her mind based on what will most likely happen next.

Implosion therapy refers to a form of therapy that attempts to rid people of fears by arousing them intensely until their responses diminish through habituation and they learn that nothing bad happens.

Implosive therapy refers to a type of prolonged intense exposure therapy in which the client imagines exaggerated scenes that include hypothesized stimuli.

Deutsch: Wichtigkeit / Español: Importancia / Português: Importância / Français: Importance / Italiano: Importanza

Importance in the context of psychology refers to the perceived value or significance of an object, idea, task, or situation to an individual's life, influencing their behavior and decision-making processes. This concept is central to understanding motivation, attention, and goal-setting within individuals.

Deutsch: Hochstapler / Español: Impostor / Português: Impostor / Français: Imposteur / Italiano: Impostore

Imposter in the psychology context often refers to the concept of Imposter Syndrome, a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their skills, talents, or accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. Despite evident success, those experiencing imposter syndrome feel as though they do not deserve their achievements and are afraid of being "found out" as unqualified or incompetent.

Imposter syndrome refers to the feeling that although humans have gained expertise in a particular area, they still feel as if they are "faking it" or not worthy of what they have accomplished. It is a common concern of beginning Counselors.

Impotence is defined as the inability to have an erection

Impoverished Leadership refers to a style of leadership in which the leader is concerned with neither productivity nor the well-being of employees.