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OVERCOMPENSATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- overcompensation
1, record 1, English, overcompensation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... there is another reason why rest is crucial for athletes. When [the] body has fully repaired itself from training, it doesn't stop there. In order to prepare for stresses in the future, it will become a little stronger than before. This process is called overcompensation. 1, record 1, English, - overcompensation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surcompensation
1, record 1, French, surcompensation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amélioration d'une qualité physique, motrice ou mentale à la suite d'une période de récupération. 1, record 1, French, - surcompensation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Educación física, entrenamiento de atletas y psicología del deporte
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sobrecompensación
1, record 1, Spanish, sobrecompensaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aumento del rendimiento conseguido después de una fase de esfuerzo elevado y tras un periodo de descanso. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sobrecompensaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 1981-04-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- overcompensation
1, record 2, English, overcompensation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to Adler, an overreaction to feelings of inferiority so that a person becomes superior in things in which he otherwise would not be. 1, record 2, English, - overcompensation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Note: Term defined in a specialized glossary of psychometrics. 2, record 2, English, - overcompensation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- surcompensation 1, record 2, French, surcompensation
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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