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Implicit personality theory
a type of schema people use to group various kinds of personality traits together; for example, many people believe that if someone is kind, he or she is generous as well

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Implicit priming refers to the phenomenon in which, if "primed" with three-letter word stems, people are more likely to complete the stem with a word they have already seen.

Implicit stereotyping refers to the activation of strong stereotypes that is non-conscious, increasing the likelihood of their influencing behavior.

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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