Glossary W
Glossary W
Wrongfulness in the context of psychology refers to the perception or assessment of an action, behavior, or decision as being morally or ethically incorrect. It encompasses the judgment of whether an act violates societal norms, ethical standards, or personal values. Understanding wrongfulness is crucial in psychology as it sheds light on the moral and ethical dimensions of human behavior and the emotional responses associated with actions that are perceived as wrong.
In psychology, "wrongness" refers to the perception or feeling of something being morally, ethically, or logically incorrect. It encompasses the Evaluation of actions, thoughts, or situations as contrary to an individual's or society's standards of right and wrong. The concept of wrongness is integral to moral and ethical decision-making, shaping human behavior, and influencing emotional responses. In this article, we will explore the concept of wrongness in psychology, provide examples, discuss potential risks and application areas, offer recommendations for addressing wrongness, and briefly touch upon historical and legal perspectives. Finally, we will list some similar psychological concepts related to morality, ethics, and judgment.
English: Miracle / Español: Milagro / Português: Milagre / Français: Miracle / Italiano: Miracolo
Wunder (miracle) in the psychology context refers to events or experiences that are perceived as extraordinary, seemingly defying natural or scientific explanations, often invoking a sense of awe or wonder. In psychology, this term may also relate to the psychological impact of miraculous experiences on individuals, their belief systems, and their emotional or cognitive responses.
Wunderkind refers to a child prodigy; a person of remarkable talent or ability who achieves great success or acclaim at an early age. Wunderkind is a German word which literally means wonder child or a child progidy from the words Wunder (wonder, prodigy) and Kind (child) Tiger Woods is a Wunderkind
Würzburg school refers to a group of psychologists under the influence of Oswald Külpe at the University of Würzburg. Among other things, this group found that some thoughts occur without a specific referent (that is, they are imageless), the higher mental processes could be studied experimentally, and problems have motivational properties that persist until the problem is solved.