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Thought sampling refers to a means of obtaining samples of thoughts outside of therapy by asking the client/patient to record thoughts on tape or in a notebook at different intervals.

Thought suppression refers to the attempt to avoid thinking about something we would just as soon forget

- Thought-Stopping : Thought-Stopping refers to a behavior modification technique in which critical and independent thinking is discouraged or disallowed

Deutsch: Rücksichtnahme / Español: Consideración / Português: Reflexão / Français: Réflexion / Italiano: Premura

Thoughtfulness in the psychology context refers to the quality of being considerate, reflective, and mindful of others' needs, emotions, and circumstances. It involves paying attention to how one's actions or words may impact others, as well as a heightened awareness of one’s surroundings and responsibilities. This quality plays a vital role in social interactions, empathy, and emotional intelligence, contributing to healthier relationships and emotional well-being.

Threat appraisal means the evaluation of negative factors, for example the potential for harm) that affect the likelihood of engaging in a particular behavior. If one concludes that there is little immediate threat to oneself, one will be more likely to engage in the behavior in Protection Motivation Theory

Threat gesture refers to a stereotyped gesture that signifies that one animal is likely to attack another member of the species

Threat to external validity refers to any characteristic of a study that limits the generality of the results.

Threat to internal validity refers to any factor that allows for an alternative explanation for the results of a study.

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Glossary T

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Thought sampling

Thought suppression

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Thoughtfulness

Threat appraisal

Threat gesture

Threat to external validity

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