Glossary P
Glossary P
Deutsch: Körperliche Zuneigung / Español: Afecto Físico / Português: Afeto Físico / Français: Affection Physique / Italian: Affetto Fisico
Physical affection in the psychology context refers to the expression of love, care, or attachment through physical touch and contact. This can include actions such as hugging, kissing, holding hands, cuddling, or other forms of non-sexual physical touch that convey warmth, comfort, and emotional connection. Physical affection plays a crucial role in human relationships, contributing to emotional well-being, bonding, and the development of trust and security.
Deutsch: Physische Aggression / Español: Agresión Física / Português: Agressão Física / Français: Agression Physique / Italiano: Aggressione Fisica
Physical aggression in psychology refers to behaviour that causes or intends to cause physical harm or injury to another person. This type of aggression can include hitting, kicking, biting, or any other form of physical attack. It is a significant area of study in psychology due to its impact on individuals and society, and its relation to various psychological theories and disorders.
Physical attractiveness is the perception of the physical traits of an individual human person or a group, race, or type of people, as attractive or beautiful.
Physical care refers to one of the four (4) dimensions of care for individuals who are coping with dying. Physical care is designed to address bodily pain or other sources of corporeal distress, such as constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, loss of energy or appetite, shortness of breath, skin ulcers or bedsores, sleeplessness. The therapeutic interventions may involve carefully selected medications balanced to need and administered in appropriate ways, usually coupled with other modalities, such as positioning in bed or in a chair