Glossary R
Glossary R
Deutsch: Rationalität / Español: racionalidad / Português: racionalidade / Français: rationalité / Italiano: razionalità
Rationality in the psychology context refers to the quality or state of being reasonable, logical, and making decisions based on evidence and coherent reasoning. It involves the ability to think clearly, make judgments that align with reality, and act in ways that are consistent with one's goals and values. In psychology, rationality is studied in terms of how individuals process information, evaluate options, and make decisions that are logically sound and aligned with their best interests.
Raw score is defined as the number of items correct or the total score a pupil/student obtained on an assessment.
Deutsch: Rasiermesser / Español: Navaja / Português: Navalha / Français: Rasoir / Italiano: Rasoio
In the psychology context, Razor can be metaphorically understood to represent principles or tools used to simplify complex psychological theories, concepts, or decision-making processes. Drawing from the philosophical principle known as Occam's Razor, which suggests that among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewest assumptions should be selected, a psychological razor might be applied to cut through the complexity of mental processes, behaviors, or therapeutic approaches, aiming for simplicity and efficiency.
Deutsch: Retraumatisierung / Español: Retraumatización / Português: Re-traumatização / Français: Ré-traumatisation / Italiano: Ri-traumatizzazione
Re-traumatization in psychology refers to the experience of psychological distress that occurs when an individual is exposed to stimuli, events, or situations that trigger memories or feelings of a past traumatic event. This renewed exposure can evoke intense emotions and stress responses similar to those felt during the original trauma, exacerbating mental health challenges and impeding recovery.