Psychological Concepts

Absolute

Absolute: Definition: An absolute value is a mathematical concept that gives the magnitude or distance of a quantity from zero, regardless of its direction or sign. It always returns a positive value, representing the principal value. Absolute values are denoted by vertical bars enclosing the number. Properties: Always produces a non-negative value. The absolute value […]

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Absent-Mindedness

Absent-Mindedness: Absent-mindedness refers to the state of being forgetful or preoccupied, often resulting in the failure to pay attention to one’s surroundings or to important details. Causes: Overthinking: excessive concentration on internal thoughts or daydreaming. Stress: mental or emotional strain that affects cognitive abilities. Lack of sleep: insufficient rest impairs memory and cognitive function. Multi-tasking:

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Absent Grief

Absent Grief Absent grief refers to an emotional reaction or response characterized by the absence or lack of typical grieving processes following a significant loss or bereavement. Characteristics of Absent Grief: Lack of emotional expression related to the loss No visible signs of distress or sadness Minimal or no discussion or remembrance of the deceased

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Absence Seizure

Absence Seizure An absence seizure, also known as petit mal seizure, is a type of generalized seizure characterized by a sudden and temporary alteration in consciousness. Symptoms Blank stare or vacant expression Temporary loss of awareness Unresponsiveness Automatic movements, such as lip-smacking or blinking Fluttering eyelids Duration Absence seizures typically last for just a few

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Absence Culture

Absence Culture The term “Absence Culture” refers to the prevailing mindset and behavior within an organization or team that normalizes and accepts a high level of employee absenteeism or absenteeism-related issues. Characteristics Frequent Absences: Absence culture typically involves a significant number of employees regularly taking time off, whether it’s due to legitimate reasons or not.

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Absence

Definition Absence refers to the state of being away or not present in a particular place or situation. Subtypes of Absence Physical Absence: This type of absence occurs when a person is physically not present at a given location or event. Mental Absence: Mental absence refers to a state of being mentally distracted, preoccupied, or

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Abreaction

Abreaction Abreaction refers to the process of releasing and resolving emotions or repressed memories related to a traumatic event through verbalization or expression. Definition Abreaction is a psychoanalytic concept that involves bringing repressed or buried psychological material to conscious awareness. It is a therapeutic technique used to help individuals remember, process, and release emotions associated

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Abraham Maslow

Abraham Maslow: Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist best known for his theory of human motivation. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of humanistic psychology, which emphasizes the importance of individual growth, self-actualization, and self-fulfillment. Early Life and Education: Abraham Maslow was born on April 1, 1908, in Brooklyn, New York. He

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