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Deutsch: Positives Umdeuten / Español: Reencuadre Positivo / Português: Reestruturação Positiva / Français: Re-cadrage Positif / Italian: Ristrutturazione Positiva

Positive reframing in the psychology context refers to the cognitive process of reinterpreting a situation, event, or thought in a more positive or constructive way. It involves shifting perspective to view a challenging or negative experience from a different angle, often finding something beneficial or less distressing in it. Positive reframing is a technique commonly used in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help individuals manage stress, reduce anxiety, and improve overall emotional well-being.

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Positive regard refers to acceptance, love, and approval from others.

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Positive reinforcement means providing reward when certain behaviors are performed.

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Positive reinforcer refers to any positively valued stimulus that, when added to a situation, strengthens the Behavior it follows; a Reinforcer that, when applied, increases the freq

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Positive reinforcing stimulus refers to a stimulus that, when presented, increases the likelihood of the response that prod

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Positive relationship is a term in a correlational study used when there is a tendency for the two (2) variables to change in the same direction.

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Positive self -regard refers to the Condition under which we (ourselves) grant ourselves Acceptance and approval; thinking of oneself as a good, lovable, and worthwhile person.

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English: Positive Self-Talk / Deutsch: Positives Selbstgespräch / Español: Autocharla positiva / Português: Autoconversa positiva / Français: Auto-discours positif / Italiano: Autodialogo positivo

In the psychology context, Positive Self-Talk refers to the practice of speaking to oneself in an encouraging and affirming manner. It involves consciously shifting internal dialogues from critical or negative to supportive and constructive statements. This cognitive strategy is grounded in the theory that our thoughts greatly influence our emotions and behaviors, and by altering our internal dialogue, we can impact our feelings of self-worth, motivation, and overall mental health.

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