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PSCY437
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
02/03/2009

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Term
FACE
Definition
The human features on the front of the face or according to Irving Goffman, the impression that one makes in public display.
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MENTAL ILLNESS
Definition
Within the pathology and psychological approach, refers to a variety of problems that people may have. A catch all term for someone having severe psychological problems.
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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
Definition
The SCIENCE and APPLICATIONS related to the study of psychological STRENGTHS and positive emotions.
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REALITY NEGOTIATION
Definition
The ON-GOING PROCESS by which people arrive at agreed-upon world views and definitions.
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SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION
Definition
The perspective of definition that is agreed upon by many people to constitute reality (rather than some objectively defined “truth” that resides in objects, situations, and people.)
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