Glossary S
Glossary S
Deutsch: Sensationalismus / Español: Sensacionalismo / Português: Sensacionalismo / Français: Sensationalisme / Italiano: Sensazionalismo /
Sensationalism in the context of psychology refers to the exaggerated or sensational presentation of information or events with the aim of arousing strong emotional reactions, often at the expense of accuracy and objectivity. It exploits people's emotional responses, such as fear, shock, or excitement, to capture attention and generate interest. While sensationalism is commonly associated with media and journalism, it can also manifest in personal interactions and social media. In this article, we will explore the concept of sensationalism in psychology, provide examples, discuss its risks and application areas, offer recommendations for dealing with sensationalism, briefly touch on historical and legal aspects, and conclude with a list of similar psychological concepts.
Deutsch: Sinn (Wahrnehmung)
In psychology, the term "sense" can refer to any of the five traditional senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. These senses are the means by which an individual receives information about the environment and the stimuli within it.
Deutsch: Wahrnehmung / Español: Percepción / Português: Percepção / Français: Perception / Italian: Percezione
Sensing in the psychology context refers to the process by which individuals detect and respond to external stimuli through their sensory organs. This process involves the reception, transmission, and interpretation of sensory information, which forms the basis for perception and interaction with the environment.
Deutsch: Sensibilität / Español: Sensibilidad / Português: Sensibilidade / Français: Sensibilité / Italiano: Sensibilità
Sensitivity in psychology refers to the capacity to perceive, process, and respond to stimuli or emotional information from one's environment. This includes the ability to detect subtle cues and changes, both internally within oneself and externally among others.
So, sensitivity describes how sensitive a test is in measuring a particular neuropsychological construct.
Deutsch: Sensibilisierung / Sensitivierung / Español: Sensibilización / Português: Sensibilização / Français: Sensibilisation / Italiano: Sensibilizzazione
Sensitization in psychology refers to an increased responsiveness to a repeated stimulus. Unlike habituation, where repeated exposure reduces the response, sensitization intensifies the reaction over time. It can be observed in both emotional and physiological systems and plays a key role in trauma responses, anxiety disorders, and certain neurological conditions.
Sensitization can develop after a single intense experience or through repeated lower-intensity exposures. It is especially relevant in contexts involving trauma, chronic stress, phobias, and psychosomatic conditions.