Glossary T

Glossary T

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.

Threat to validity refers to any component of a research study that introduces questions or raises doubts about the quality of the research process or the accuracy of the research results.

Threatened egotism refers to a hostile, aggressive response to criticism from others, which has been linked to narcissism

May's (1981) model of the role of environment in human development included three types of environmental limits imposed on an individual.