General psychology

General psychology

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assimilation

Psychology; General psychology

According to Piaget, the process whereby new cognitive elements are fitted in with old elements or modified to fit more easily; this process works in tandem with accommodation.

conservation

Psychology; General psychology

According to Piaget, the understanding that physical properties do not change when nothing is added or taken away, even though appearances may change.

frustration-aggression hypothesis

Psychology; General psychology

According to this hypothesis, frustration occurs in situations in which people are prevented or blocked from attaining their goals; a rise in frustration then leads to a greater probability of ...

internalization

Psychology; General psychology

According to Vygotsky, the process through which children absorb knowledge from the social context.

need for achievement (n

Psychology; General psychology

Ach) An assumed basic human need to strive for achievement of goals that motivates a wide range of behavior and thinking.

hypnosis

Psychology; General psychology

An altered state of awareness characterized by deep relaxation, susceptibility to suggestions, and changes in perception, memory, motivation, and self-control.

posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Psychology; General psychology

An anxiety disorder characterized by the persistent reexperience of traumatic events through distressing recollections, dreams, hallucinations, or dissociative flashbacks; develops in response to ...