Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
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Vaccination
Deutsch: Impfung / Español: Vacunación / Português: Vacinação / Français: Vaccination / Italian: Vaccinazione
Vaccination in the context of psychology refers to the study and understanding of psychological factors that influence individuals' attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors towards vaccines. This includes examining how cognitive, emotional, social, and cultural aspects affect vaccination uptake, compliance, and overall public health outcomes.
Group fundraising
Deutsch: Gruppenfundraising / Español: Recaudación de fondos en grupo / Português: Arrecadação de fundos em grupo / Français: Collecte de fonds en groupe / Italiano: Raccolta fondi di gruppo
In the psychology context, Group fundraising refers to the collective efforts of individuals working together to raise money for a cause, project, or organization, and the psychological dynamics and mechanisms that influence the success of these efforts. This concept explores how group identity, social influence, motivation, and emotional engagement affect individuals' willingness to participate in and contribute to fundraising activities.
Politician
Deutsch: Politiker / Español: Político / Português: Político / Français: Politicien / Italiano: Politico
A politician in the psychology context is an individual involved in the governance of a country or community who exhibits particular psychological traits, motivations, and behaviors influencing their political actions and decisions. This term encompasses both elected officials and those holding significant power within political parties or movements.
Environmental Impact Statement
Deutsch: Umweltverträglichkeitsstudie / Español: Declaración de Impacto Ambiental / Português: Declaração de Impacto Ambiental / Français: Déclaration d'Impact Environnemental / Italian: Dichiarazione di Impatto Ambientale
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a document required by government agencies to assess the potential effects of proposed projects or actions on the environment. In the context of psychology, an EIS involves understanding how environmental changes or interventions impact human behavior, mental health, and well-being.