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Upward

Deutsch: Aufwärts / Español: Ascendente / Português: Ascendente / Français: Ascendant / Italiano: Ascendente

The term upward in psychology refers to a directional concept that describes processes, comparisons, or movements oriented toward higher levels of a hierarchical structure, cognitive function, or social status. It often intersects with constructs such as social comparison, motivation, and developmental trajectories, where the focus lies on progression, improvement, or elevation within a defined system. While the term itself is not a standalone psychological theory, its application spans multiple subfields, including social, cognitive, and organizational psychology.

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Upward social comparison

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

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UR

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

Urban press

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

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Urban-overload hypothesis

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

Uremic encephalopathy

Uremic encephalopathy refers to an altered mental status secondary to kidney failure.

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Urgency

In the psychology context, urgency refers to a personality trait or psychological state characterized by the tendency to experience strong impulses to act quickly and a sense of Immediacy in response to internal or external stimuli. Urgency can manifest as a response to both positive and negative emotions, leading individuals to act hastily or without full consideration of the consequences. This trait is often discussed in the study of impulse control, decision-making, and emotional regulation.

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Urination

Understanding Urination in the Psychology Context:

Urination, in the realm of psychology, is not typically a psychological phenomenon but a physiological one. It refers to the act of expelling urine from the bladder through the urethra. However, there are situations in which urination or issues related to it can have psychological implications, which we will explore in this context.

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