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Psychographics refers to a Research that attempts to explain Behavior by analyzing people's Personality Traits and values. This Research is often associated with lifestyle research.

Psychohistorical analysis refers to the application of Erikson's Life-span theory, along with Psychoanalytic principles, to the study of historical figures.

Psychohistorical perspective refers to an integration of past, present, and future time with respect to personal and societal continuity and change.

Psychokinesis is defined as the purported ability to mentally alter or influence objects or events.

Psycholinguistic theory refers to the view that language learning involves an interaction between environmental influences and an inborn tendency to acquire language. The emphasis of Psycholinguistic theory is on the inborn tendency.

Psycholinguistics is defined as the study of the comprehension, production, and acquisition of language. It is the the psychology of our language as it interacts with the human mind

tPsycholinguists are hose who study the structure and development of children’s language.

Deutsch: Psychologische Anpassung / Español: Adaptación Psicológica / Português: Adaptação Psicológica / Français: Adaptation Psychologique / Italian: Adattamento Psicologico

Psychological adaptation in the psychology context refers to the mental processes and strategies that individuals use to adjust to changes, challenges, and demands in their environment. This concept involves how people cope with stress, manage emotions, and modify their behavior in response to new or difficult situations. Psychological adaptation is essential for maintaining mental health and well-being, enabling individuals to function effectively in various contexts, such as during life transitions, after traumatic events, or in response to everyday stressors.