General psychology

General psychology

Information concerning Psychology in general.

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General psychology

Manic episode

Psychology; General psychology

A component of bipolar disorder characterised by periods of extreme elation, unbounded euphoria without sufficient reason, and grandiose thoughts or feelings about personal abilities.

Five-factor model

Psychology; General psychology

A comprehensive descriptive personality system that maps out the relationships among common traits, theoretical concepts, and personality scales; informally called the Big Five.

Emotion

Psychology; General psychology

A complex pattern of changes, including physiological arousal, feelings, cognitive processes, and behavioural reactions, made in response to a situation perceived to be personally significant.

Self-actualization

Psychology; General psychology

A concept in personality psychology referring to a person's constant striving to realise his or her potential and to develop inherent talents and capabilities.

Generativity

Psychology; General psychology

A commitment beyond one's self and one's partner to family, work, society, and future generations; typically, a crucial step in development in one's 30s and 40s.