Glossary S
Glossary S
Deutsch: Spinne / Español: araña / Português: aranha / Français: araignée / Italiano: ragno
A spider in psychology typically refers to the symbol or the object of a fear known as arachnophobia, which is one of the most common specific phobias. This phobia causes intense fear and anxiety at the sight or thought of spiders. In other contexts, spiders may also appear in dream analysis or represent deeper unconscious symbols, often related to creativity, manipulation, or entrapment.
Deutsch: Spin / Español: sesgo / Português: viés / Français: biais / Italiano: inclinazione
In the psychology context, spin refers to a form of biased communication or framing in which information is presented in a way that influences how it is interpreted, often to create a favorable impression or support a particular viewpoint. Spin involves selectively emphasizing certain aspects of a situation or event while downplaying or omitting other elements to shape perceptions, beliefs, or attitudes. It is closely related to cognitive biases and persuasive communication techniques.
Spina bifida refers to a congenital developmental disorder or disability characterized by an opening in the spinal cord, commonly found in the lower region of the cord.