Glossary P

Practical ability is a term in Sternberg’s theory of intelligence that refers to the ability to know which problem solutions are likely to work

Practical intelligence refers to the broad range of skills related to how individuals shape, select, or adapt to their physical and social environments.

Practical knowledge refer to the beliefs, prior experiences, and strategies that enable a teacher to carry out classroom duties and activities.

Practical significance is a term used in a research study that refers to a result or treatment effect that is large enough to have value in a practical application. Likewise, Practical significance refers to the extent to which the results of a study have actual impact on human behavior. Practical significance is also known as Clinical significance.

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Deutsch: Dankbarkeit üben / Español: Practicar la gratitud / Português: Praticar a gratidão / Français: Pratiquer la gratitude / Italiano: Praticare la gratitudine

Practice gratitude in psychology refers to the regular and intentional act of acknowledging and appreciating the positive aspects of life. This practice involves recognising the good things that happen to oneself and expressing thanks for them. It is often used as a therapeutic tool to improve mental well-being and enhance overall life satisfaction.

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Practice guidelines are guidelines that recommend specific forms of intervention for specific psychological problems or disorders.

Deutsch: Praktikum / Español: prácticas / Português: estágio / Français: stage / Italiano: tirocinio

In the psychology context, a practicum refers to a supervised, hands-on training experience that allows psychology students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. It is typically part of graduate-level education and provides students with practical experience in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology, under the guidance of licensed professionals. The practicum helps bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice.

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Prader-Willi syndrome refers to a complex genetic disorder associated with an abnormality of chromosome 15. Children with Prader-Willi syndrome typically suffer from short stature, mental retardation or learning disabilities , incomplete sexual development, certain behavior problems, low muscle tone, and an involuntary urge to eat constantly.