Glossary I

Glossary I

Impression formation refers to the way in which people combine the components of another person’s personality and come up with an integrated perception of them.

Impression management refers to human's conscious or unconscious orchestration of a carefully designed presentation of self so as to create a certain impression that fits our goals or needs in a social interaction. It refers often to conscious efforts to influence the way others think of one.

Impression management theory is an alternative to Dissonance theory, which argues that participants in dissonance experiments want to appear consistent to the experimenter and therefore lie about their attitudes

Impressionable years hypothesis refers to proposition that adolescents and young adults are more easily persuaded than their elders.

Impressions is a term according to Hume that refers to the relatively strong mental experiences caused by sensory stimulation. For Hume, Impression is essentially the same thing as what others called Sensation.

Imprinting refers to the process by which some animals exhibit the fixed action pattern (FAP) of Attachment in response to a releasing stimulus. the FAP occurs during a Critical period and is difficult to modify.

Deutsch: Verbesserung / Español: Mejora / Português: Melhoria / Français: Amélioration / Italiano: Miglioramento

Improvement in psychology refers to the process of enhancing mental health, cognitive functions, and overall well-being. This term encompasses various methods and interventions aimed at boosting psychological resilience, emotional regulation, and personal development. Improvement can be achieved through therapy, self-help strategies, and lifestyle changes, contributing to a higher quality of life.

In the psychology context, improvisation refers to the cognitive and behavioral process of spontaneously generating solutions, responses, or actions in situations where pre-planned or routine approaches are insufficient or impractical. It involves quick thinking, adaptability, and creativity, allowing individuals to navigate challenges and uncertainties effectively. Understanding improvisation in psychology is essential for studying problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the human capacity to respond to unexpected situations. In this article, we will explore the concept of improvisation, provide examples, discuss associated risks and application areas, offer recommendations, briefly touch on its historical context, and list some related psychological concepts.