Glossary P

Productive language a language that which the individual is capable of expressing or producing in his/her own speech. Moreover, Productive language refers to the language a child can actually produce, or speak. In contrast with Receptive language.

Productive thinking is thinking that involves insights that go beyond the bounds of existing associations. According to Wertheimer, Productive thinking is the type of thinking that ponders principles rather than isolated facts and that aims at understanding the solutions to problems rather than memorizing a certain problem-solving strategy or logical rules.

Productivity may be defined as the ability of language users to combine language symbols in new and creative ways. It is the fact that speakers can combine a finite set of words to produce an infinite set of sentences. Moreover, Productivity is the ability of language to produce new signals to represent new ideas.

Deutsch: Produktivität oder Generativität der Sprache / Español: Productividad o Generatividad del lenguaje / Português: Produtividade ou Generatividade da linguagem / Français: Productivité ou Générativité du langage / Italiano: Produttività o Generatività del linguaggio /

Productivity or Generativity of language is the characteristic of all human languages by which they make use of a finite repertoire of sounds to produce a potentially infinite number of sentences.

Professional counseling is the term used to describe the highly trained Clinician who deliberately applies a broad range of critical skills in a systematic fashion within the counseling relationship.

Deutsch: Berufliche Weiterentwicklung / Español: Desarrollo Profesional / Português: Desenvolvimento Profissional / Français: Développement Professionnel / Italiano: Sviluppo Professionale

In the context of psychology, Professional Development refers to the ongoing process of acquiring new skills, knowledge, and experience that contribute to a psychologist's ability to provide high-quality psychological services. This can include formal education, training seminars, research activities, and self-study, all aimed at enhancing professional capabilities and staying current with the latest advancements in the field.

Professional disclosure statement refers to the verbal or written statement given near the beginning of the helping relationship that describes a number of counseling related issues such as the helper’s theoretical orientation, credentials held, the purpose of the interview, relevant agency rules, limits to confidentiality, legal issues, and fees for service.

In the psychology context, professional help refers to the assistance provided by trained and licensed professionals to individuals experiencing psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues. This help aims to support individuals in understanding and resolving their issues, improving their mental health and well-being, and facilitating positive changes in their lives. Professional help can be offered through various modalities, including therapy, counseling, psychiatric treatment, and psychological assessment and intervention.