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ABUSO PSICOLOGICO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Family Law (common law)
- Social Problems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- psychological abuse
1, record 1, English, psychological%20abuse
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mental abuse 2, record 1, English, mental%20abuse
correct
- psychological maltreatment 3, record 1, English, psychological%20maltreatment
correct
- mental maltreatment 4, record 1, English, mental%20maltreatment
correct
- psychological violence 5, record 1, English, psychological%20violence
correct, see observation
- mental violence 6, record 1, English, mental%20violence
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Psychological abuse may take the form of verbal intimidation, humiliation and harassment, shouting, threats of physical harm and withholding of affection. 7, record 1, English, - psychological%20abuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
psychological violence; mental violence: Although some authors would argue that the meanings of the terms "psychological abuse"/"mental abuse" and "psychological violence"/"mental violence" differ, because "abuse" means a pattern of behaviour intended to exercise control, whereas "violence" can be punctual in nature, these terms are mostly used interchangeably. 7, record 1, English, - psychological%20abuse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Droit de la famille (common law)
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maltraitance psychologique
1, record 1, French, maltraitance%20psychologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maltraitance mentale 2, record 1, French, maltraitance%20mentale
correct, feminine noun
- mauvais traitement psychologique 2, record 1, French, mauvais%20traitement%20psychologique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- mauvais traitement mental 2, record 1, French, mauvais%20traitement%20mental
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- violence psychologique 3, record 1, French, violence%20psychologique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- violence mentale 2, record 1, French, violence%20mentale
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- abus psychologique 2, record 1, French, abus%20psychologique
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'exposition à la violence conjugale est aussi considérée par plusieurs comme une forme de maltraitance psychologique[.] Ce type de maltraitance peut être difficile à déceler puisque les conséquences engendrées ne sont pas toujours visibles. 4, record 1, French, - maltraitance%20psychologique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
violence psychologique; violence mentale : Bien que certains auteurs affirment que les sens des termes «maltraitance psychologique»/«maltraitance mentale» et «violence psychologique»/«violence mentale» diffèrent, car la «maltraitance» est un schéma de comportement adopté dans le but de contrôler, tandis que la «violence» peut être ponctuelle, ces termes sont le plus souvent employés de façon interchangeable. 5, record 1, French, - maltraitance%20psychologique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mauvais traitement psychologique; mauvais traitement mental : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel pour désigner des actes concrets. 5, record 1, French, - maltraitance%20psychologique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
abus psychologique : Bien qu'il soit présent dans l'usage, le terme «abus psychologique» est à éviter dans le sens de «maltraitance psychologique», car «abus» signifie notamment excès. 5, record 1, French, - maltraitance%20psychologique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mauvais traitements psychologiques
- mauvais traitements mentaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Derecho de familia (common law)
- Problemas sociales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- maltrato emocional
1, record 1, Spanish, maltrato%20emocional
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- abuso psicológico 2, record 1, Spanish, abuso%20psicol%C3%B3gico
masculine noun
- abuso sicológico 3, record 1, Spanish, abuso%20sicol%C3%B3gico
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acciones u omisiones [...] que tienen como propósito denigrar, controlar y bloquear la autonomía de la [persona]. Incluye aislamiento, burla, celos excesivos, control económico, control del pensamiento, agresión verbal, amenazas, hostigamiento y sobreposesividad. Todas estas conductas están intercaladas con comportamiento cariñoso e indulgente. 1, record 1, Spanish, - maltrato%20emocional
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- substance abuse
1, record 2, English, substance%20abuse
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- psychoactive substance abuse 2, record 2, English, psychoactive%20substance%20abuse
correct, see observation
- psychotropic substance abuse 3, record 2, English, psychotropic%20substance%20abuse
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs or alcohol for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used, or in excessive amounts. 4, record 2, English, - substance%20abuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Substance abuse may lead to social, physical, emotional, and job-related problems. 4, record 2, English, - substance%20abuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
substance abuse; psychoactive substance abuse; psychotropic substance abuse: In the DSM-5 (fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the categories "substance abuse" and "substance dependence" have been replaced with the overarching category "substance use disorder." This change was made to avoid the confusion between "dependence" and "addiction" and the use of the word "abuse," which can be considered stigmatizing. 5, record 2, English, - substance%20abuse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abus de substance psychoactive
1, record 2, French, abus%20de%20substance%20psychoactive
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- abus de substance psychotrope 2, record 2, French, abus%20de%20substance%20psychotrope
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- abus de psychotrope 3, record 2, French, abus%20de%20psychotrope
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- abus de substance 4, record 2, French, abus%20de%20substance
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abus de substance : La désignation «substance» n'a pas en français le sens de «substance psychoactive». Par contre, il est parfois indiqué de l'utiliser dans ce sens, notamment lorsqu'on fait référence à certaines classifications. 5, record 2, French, - abus%20de%20substance%20psychoactive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
abus de substance psychoactive; abus de substance psychotrope; abus de psychotrope; abus de substance : Dans le DSM-5 (cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), les catégories «abus de substance» et «dépendance à une substance» ont été remplacées par la catégorie générale «trouble de l'usage d'une substance». Ce changement visait à éviter la confusion entre «dépendance» et «addiction» ainsi que l'utilisation du mot «abus», qui peut être considéré comme stigmatisant. 5, record 2, French, - abus%20de%20substance%20psychoactive
Record 2, Key term(s)
- abus de substance psycho-active
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- abuso de sustancias
1, record 2, Spanish, abuso%20de%20sustancias
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- abuso de sustancias psicoactivas 2, record 2, Spanish, abuso%20de%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En el DSM-IIIR1 [Manual diagnóstico y estadístico de los trastornos mentales], el "abuso de sustancias psicoactivas" se define como "un modelo desadaptativo de uso de una sustancia psicoactiva caracterizado por un consumo continuado, a pesar de que el sujeto sabe que tiene un problema social, laboral, psicológico o físico, persistente o recurrente, provocado o estimulado por el consumo o consumo recurrente en situaciones en las que es físicamente peligroso". 3, record 2, Spanish, - abuso%20de%20sustancias
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ethics and Morals
- Personnel Management
- Human Behaviour
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- abuse of authority
1, record 3, English, abuse%20of%20authority
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- misuse of authority 2, record 3, English, misuse%20of%20authority
correct
- abuse of power 3, record 3, English, abuse%20of%20power
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Harassment that occurs when an individual misuses the authority inherent in his or her position to endanger a person's job, undermine a person's performance of that job, threaten a person's livelihood or influence a person's career. 4, record 3, English, - abuse%20of%20authority
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Abuse of authority can include intimidation, threats, blackmail or coercion. 5, record 3, English, - abuse%20of%20authority
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éthique et Morale
- Gestion du personnel
- Comportement humain
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- abus de pouvoir
1, record 3, French, abus%20de%20pouvoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- abus d'autorité 2, record 3, French, abus%20d%27autorit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Harcèlement qui se produit lorsqu'une personne exerce de façon indue le pouvoir inhérent à ses fonctions afin de compromettre l'emploi d'un individu, d'entraver l'exécution de cet emploi, de mettre son moyen de subsistance en danger ou de s'ingérer dans sa carrière. 3, record 3, French, - abus%20de%20pouvoir
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'abus de pouvoir peut comprendre l'intimidation, la menace, le chantage ou la coercition. 4, record 3, French, - abus%20de%20pouvoir
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ética y Moral
- Gestión del personal
- Comportamiento humano
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- abuso de poder
1, record 3, Spanish, abuso%20de%20poder
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- abuso de autoridad 2, record 3, Spanish, abuso%20de%20autoridad
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el abuso de autoridad tiene lugar cuando un dirigente o un superior se aprovecha de su cargo y de sus atribuciones frente a alguien que está ubicado en una situación de dependencia o subordinación. Una forma de abuso de autoridad sucede cuando la persona que accede a un cargo o a una función aprovecha el poder que se le otorga en beneficio propio, y no para desarrollar correctamente sus obligaciones. 3, record 3, Spanish, - abuso%20de%20poder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Crecen los casos de hostigamiento psicológico y moral en oficinas públicas y empresas privadas. Hay abuso de poder y las víctimas se enferman, pierden el empleo o entran en depresión. 4, record 3, Spanish, - abuso%20de%20poder
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