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Identical twins

Identical twins refer to two (2) offsprings developed from a single zygote that completely divides into two separate, genetically identical zygotes.

Identical twins are children born at t

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Identification

identification refer to Freud"s term for the child"s tendency to emulate another person, usually the same-sex parent. It is the children's imitation of the beliefs and Behavior of the same-

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Identification with aggressor

Identification with aggressor refers to a defense mechanism in which the individual identifies with an opponent that he or she cannot master, taking on characteristics of that person. Identification is an ego defense mechanism, postulated by Anna Freud, whereby the fear caused by a person is reduced by adopting the feared person's values.

Identified patient

Identified patient refers to the person who other members of the family identify as having the problem for which treatment is sought.

Identify Theft

Identify Theft refers to the criminal act of assuming another person's full identity

Identifying job requirements

Deutsch: Identifizierung von Stellenanforderungen / Español: Identificación de requisitos laborales / Português: Identificação de requisitos de trabalho / Français: Identification des exigences du poste / Italiano: Identificazione dei requisiti lavorativi

Identifying job requirements in the psychology context refers to the process of determining the specific skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics necessary to perform a job effectively. This process is crucial for various aspects of organizational psychology, including recruitment, selection, training, and performance management. By clearly understanding and defining job requirements, organizations can improve job-person fit, enhance employee satisfaction and performance, and reduce turnover.

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Identity

Deutsch: Identität / Español: Identidad / Português: Identidade / Français: Identité / Italiano: Identità /

Identity refers to person's self-concept or a person's sense of who he/she is.

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Identity achievement

Identity achievement is defined as identity status characterizing individuals who have carefully considered identity issues and have made firm commitments to an occupation and ideologies; an identity status that characterizes those who have explored alternatives and have developed commitments.

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