Glossary U

Glossary U

Deutsch: Ungeklärte Angelegenheit / Español: Asunto no resuelto / Português: Questão não resolvida / Français: Problème non résolu / Italiano: Questione irrisolta

An unresolved issue in the psychology context refers to a psychological conflict, emotional wound, or problematic situation from an individual’s past that has not been adequately addressed or processed. These issues often continue to affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, sometimes leading to various mental health challenges.

In psychology, "unsteadiness" refers to a state of physical or emotional instability, where individuals experience a lack of balance or control over their thoughts, feelings, or actions. This condition can manifest in various ways, including physical clumsiness, emotional instability, or cognitive difficulties. The concept of unsteadiness plays a significant role in understanding human behavior and mental well-being. In this article, we will explore the concept of unsteadiness in psychology, provide examples, discuss potential risks and application areas, offer recommendations for coping with unsteadiness, and briefly touch upon historical and legal perspectives. Finally, we will list some similar psychological concepts related to instability and control.

Unstructured interview refers to a series of open-ended questions aimed at determining the client's reasons for being in treatment, symptoms, health status, family background, and life history.

Deutsch: Unwilligkeit / Español: Falta de voluntad / Português: Falta de vontade / Français: Réticence / Italiano: Riluttanza /

Unwillingness in the Psychology Context:

In the realm of psychology, unwillingness refers to a psychological state or behavior characterized by resistance or reluctance to engage in certain actions, tasks, or behaviors. This concept is multifaceted and can manifest in various ways, impacting mental health, relationships, and personal development. In this discussion, we will explore the concept of unwillingness in psychology, provide examples, discuss recommendations for addressing it, and identify related psychological concepts.

Upward social comparison when person compares himself/herself to others who are performing more effectively relative to himself/herself.

UR is the abbreviations of Unconditional or Unconditioned response, a response that occurs to a stimulus without the necessity of prior training.

Urban press refers to the many environmental stressors that affect city living, including noise, crowding, crime, and pollution.

Urban-overload hypothesis refers to the theory suggesting that people living in cities are likely to keep to themselves in order to avoid being overloaded by all the stimulation they receive