Glossary S
Glossary S
Disagreed with the Sophists' (ca. 470_399 B.C.) contention that there is no discernible truth beyond individual opinion. Socrates believed that by examining a number of individual manifestations of a concept,
Deutsch: Natrium / Español: sodio / Português: sódio / Français: sodium / Italiano: sodio
Sodium is an active transport system across the membrane of the axon that exchanges three sodium ions for every two potassium ions.
In the context of psychology, sodium does not have a direct or specific meaning like it does in chemistry or biology. However, it indirectly plays a significant role due to its effects on brain function and overall mental health.
Deutsch: Sodomie / Español: Sodomía / Português: Sodomia / Français: Sodomie / Italian: Sodomia
Sodomy in the psychology context typically refers to sexual practices that deviate from what is considered conventional or normative within a given society. The term historically encompasses a variety of sexual acts, but its usage and implications can vary significantly across cultural, legal, and psychological frameworks.
Deutsch: Solidarität / Español: Solidaridad / Português: Solidariedade / Français: Solidarité / Italiano: Solidarietà
Solidarity in psychology refers to a shared sense of unity, support, and mutual commitment among individuals or groups, often driven by shared goals, values, or social identities. This psychological construct is essential for fostering empathy, cooperation, and resilience, especially in times of crisis or challenge.
Deutsch: Somatische Beschwerden / Español: Quejas somáticas / Português: Queixas somáticas / Français: Plaintes somatiques / Italiano: Lamentele somatiche
Somatic Complaints in the psychology context refer to physical symptoms—such as pain, fatigue, gastrointestinal distress, or tension—that have no clear medical cause but are linked to psychological factors like stress, anxiety, or trauma. These complaints are real and distressing, even when medical tests show no organic origin.
They are a core focus in psychosomatic medicine, trauma therapy, and mind-body psychology, where the interaction between emotional states and physical sensations is carefully explored.