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Selflessness in the context of psychology refers to a personality trait or behavior characterized by a focus on the needs and well-being of others, often to the detriment of one's own interests or desires. It involves a genuine concern for the welfare of others and a willingness to prioritize their needs. While selflessness is generally considered a positive trait that fosters empathy and altruism, it can also carry risks, such as burnout and neglect of one's own well-being. In this article, we will explore the concept of selflessness in psychology, provide examples, discuss risks and application areas, offer recommendations for practicing healthy selflessness, briefly touch on historical and legal aspects, and conclude with a list of similar psychological concepts.

Semantic Differential Technique refers to the technique that assesses how people feel about certain places, the information of which guides Planners with development decisions.

Semantic memory refers to a subpart of declarative memory that records impersonal knowledge about the world; stores general world knowledge; memory for information and facts that have no specific time-tag reference; the general class of memory concerning the remembering of meanings of words or concepts not tied to a specific time or event A memory system proposed by Tulving that is thought to hold memories of general knowledge.

Semantics refer to the expressed meaning of sentences, and words.

Semi-Structured Interviews refer to interviews that include specific questions designed to elicit information in a relatively consistent manner regardless of who is doing the interview.

Deutsch: Bogengänge / Español: Canales semicirculares / Português: Canais semicirculares / Français: Canaux semi-circulaires / Italiano: Canali semicircolari

The semicircular canal is a structure located in the inner ear that play a critical role in maintaining balance and spatial orientation. In the psychology context, they are significant in understanding how the brain processes sensory information related to balance, movement, and body position, particularly in relation to the vestibular system and its connection to perception and behaviour.

Semistructured interviews refer to interviews that include specific questions designed to elicit information in a relatively consistent manner regardless of who is doing the interview

Deutsch: Sender / Español: emisor / Português: emissor / Français: émetteur / Italiano: emittente

In the psychology context, a sender refers to the individual or entity that initiates a communication by transmitting a message to another person or group, known as the receiver. This concept is central to understanding communication processes in fields such as social psychology, communication theory, and interpersonal relationships.