Glossary I
Glossary I
Deutsch: Schlaflosigkeit / Español: Insomnio / Português: Insônia / Français: Insomnie / Italiano: Insonnia /
Insomnia is defined as the inability to fall asleep, to maintain sleep, or to get back to sleep at night. It is a type of dyssomnia that involves difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep; chronically non-restorative sleep; difficulty in getting to sleep or staying asleep; also, not feeling rested after sleeping.
Deutsch: Instanz / Español: Instancia / Português: Instância / Français: Instance / Italiano: Istanza
In psychology, the term "instance" refers to a specific occurrence or example of a particular concept, behavior, or phenomenon. It is often used to describe individual cases that illustrate broader psychological principles or theories. Instances help researchers and practitioners understand the nuances of human behavior and mental processes by providing concrete examples that can be analyzed and interpreted within a theoretical framework.
Deutsch: Augenblick / Español: Instante / Português: Instante / Français: Instant / Italian: Istante
Instant in the psychology context refers to a very brief and immediate moment in time. In psychological terms, it often pertains to processes or responses that occur in a fraction of a second, highlighting the Immediacy and speed of cognitive and emotional reactions.