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Playfulness

Deutsch: Verspieltheit / Español: juguetón / Português: brincalhão / Français: enjouement / Italiano: giocosità

Playfulness in psychology refers to a personality trait that embodies spontaneity, a sense of humour, and a readiness to engage in fun, imaginative activities. It is characterised by a light-hearted attitude toward life and a tendency to approach situations with curiosity and openness, contributing to personal well-being and social bonding.

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Plea bargaining

Plea bargaining means making an agreement between defense and prosecution for certain leniencies in return for a guilty plea.

Plead

Plead means to respond to a criminal charge. The forms of Pleas are guilty, not guilty, and nolo contendere.

Pleasantness

In the context of psychology, "pleasantness" refers to a person's subjective experience of a stimulus as positive, enjoyable, or desirable. Pleasantness can be influenced by a variety of factors, including personal preferences, cultural norms,, past experiences, and situational context.

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Please

Deutsch: Bitte / Español: Por favor / Português: Por favor / Français: S'il vous plaît / Italiano: Per favore

Please in the context of psychology refers to the use and implications of polite language and requests in social interactions and communication. The term "please" is a key component of politeness theory and is often analyzed in relation to social behavior, interpersonal relationships, and the dynamics of power and respect.

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Pleasure

Deutsch: Genuss
Pleasure refers to a positive emotional experience or feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction. Pleasure can be experienced in a variety of ways, such as through sensory experiences, social interactions, or activities that bring a sense of accomplishment or meaning.

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Pleasure principle

Pleasure principle is a term in psychoanalytic theory which is the motivating force oriented toward the immediate and total gratification of sensual needs and desires.

Pleura

Pleura refers to a thin lining of cells that is attached to the inside of the chest wall and to the lung; the cells secrete a fluid that facilitates the movements of the lungs in the

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