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Incongruence refers to a state that exists when there is a discrepancy or disparity between one's experiences and self-image or between one's self-image and ideal self; the disharmony that takes place when there is a disagreement between individuals and their view of themselves and their actual experience. Moreover, according to Rogers, Inconguence is a state of conflict between an individual's self-concept and his/her experience.

Incongruent person refers to Rogers's term for the person whose organismic valuing process is replaced by Conditions of worth as a guide for living.

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Incontinence means the lack of ability to control the release of urine or faeces from the body.

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Incremental exercise test refers to an exercise test involving a progressive increase in work rate over time. Often graded exercise tests are used to determine the subject's VO2 max o

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Incremental theorists refer to those who believe that Traits are subject to change and improvement.

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Incremental validity refers to the extent to which a scale score provides information about a person's behavior, Personality features, or psychopathology features that is not provided

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Incremental view of ability refers to the belief that one"s ability can be improved through increased effort and practice.

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Deutsch: Inkubation / Español: Incubación / Português: Incubação / Français: Incubation / Italiano: Incubazione

Incubation in the psychology context refers to a stage in the creative problem-solving process where an individual temporarily steps away from consciously working on a problem or task, allowing the subconscious mind to continue processing information. This period of rest or distraction can lead to sudden insights or breakthroughs when the individual returns to the problem, often referred to as the "aha" or "eureka" moment.

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