Glossary M
Glossary M
Muse means to be absorbed in one's thoughts; engage in meditation. Muse may also mean "to consider or say thoughtfully"; and a state of meditation.
Deutsch: Muster / Español: Patrón / Português: Padrão / Français: Modèle / Italian: Modello
Muster in the psychology context refers to a recurring, structured, and often recognizable pattern of behavior, thought, or emotion. These patterns, which can be conscious or unconscious, are fundamental to understanding how individuals interact with their environment, manage stress, and develop habits. In psychology, the term "muster" is often used to analyze and describe consistent ways in which people respond to specific situations, as well as the underlying mechanisms driving these patterns.
English: Musterbation / Deutsch: Musterbefriedigung / Español: Musturbación / Português: Masturbação / Français: Masturbation mentale / Italiano: Masturbazione
Musterbation refers to Albert Ellis’s phrase to characterize the behavior of clients who are inflexible and absolutistic in their thinking, maintaining that they must not fail or that they must have their way.