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Deutsch: Neudefinition / Español: redefinición / Português: redefinição / Français: redéfinition / Italiano: ridefinizione
The concept of redefinition plays a pivotal role in language, science, and philosophy by altering the meaning, scope, or boundaries of existing terms. It enables adaptation to new contexts, clarifies ambiguities, or reflects shifts in cultural, technological, or theoretical paradigms. Without redefinition, progress in fields like law, technology, or social sciences would stagnate under outdated frameworks.
Deutsch: Referent / Español: Referente / Português: Referente / Français: Référent / Italian: Referente
A referent in psychology is an element or entity in the environment to which a person’s thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are directed. It serves as the specific object, person, event, or concept that is being referred to or thought about in a given context.
Deutsch: Reflexion / Español: Reflectancia / Português: Reflectância / Français: Réflectance / Italian: Riflettanza
Reflectance in the psychology context typically refers to the measurement of the amount of light or other radiation that is reflected off a surface. While this term is more commonly used in physics and optics, in psychology, it is relevant in studies of perception, particularly visual perception, and how we perceive the properties of surfaces and objects.
Deutsch: Reflektiertes Versagen / Español: Fracaso Reflejado / Português: Fracasso Refletido / Français: Échec Réfléchi / Italian: Fallimento Riflesso
Reflected failure in the context of psychology refers to the phenomenon where an individual experiences feelings of failure, embarrassment, or disappointment due to the perceived failures or shortcomings of others with whom they are closely associated. This concept is often discussed in relation to reflected appraisal and social identity theory, where one's self-esteem and self-concept are influenced by the successes and failures of their social Group or significant others.
Deutsch: Reflektierter Ruhm / Español: Gloria Reflejada / Português: Glória Refletida / Français: Gloire Réfléchie / Italian: Gloria Riflessa
Reflected glory in the psychology context refers to the phenomenon where individuals enhance their self-esteem and social standing by associating themselves with successful or admired others. This concept is often explored through the lens of "Basking in Reflected Glory" (BIRGing), where people take pride in the achievements or positive qualities of others—such as sports teams, celebrities, or prestigious organizations—whom they are associated with, even if they had no direct involvement in those achievements.
Deutsch: Reflexion / Español: reflexión / Português: reflexão / Français: réflexion / Italiano: riflessione
According to Locke, reflection is the ability to use the powers of the mind to creatively rearrange ideas derived from sensory experience.
In the context of psychology, reflection refers to the process of introspectively examining one's thoughts, feelings, and actions to gain deeper insight and understanding. This cognitive activity is crucial for self-awareness, learning, and personal growth.