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TYPE PSYCHOLOGIQUE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- withdrawal management service
1, record 1, English, withdrawal%20management%20service
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- detoxification service 2, record 1, English, detoxification%20service
correct, noun
- detox service 3, record 1, English, detox%20service
correct, noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Withdrawal management services primarily address the physical health challenges that people experience when they are going through withdrawal ... 4, record 1, English, - withdrawal%20management%20service
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- service de prise en charge du sevrage
1, record 1, French, service%20de%20prise%20en%20charge%20du%20sevrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- service de désintoxication 2, record 1, French, service%20de%20d%C3%A9sintoxication
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le service de désintoxication est offert par différentes ressources selon les besoins et l'état de santé(physique et psychologique) des personnes. La durée du traitement et le type d’encadrement nécessaires varient selon l'historique d’intoxication, son intensité, les quantités et les types de substances psychoactives utilisées. 3, record 1, French, - service%20de%20prise%20en%20charge%20du%20sevrage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Family Law (common law)
- Social Problems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- psychological abuse
1, record 2, English, psychological%20abuse
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mental abuse 2, record 2, English, mental%20abuse
correct
- psychological maltreatment 3, record 2, English, psychological%20maltreatment
correct
- mental maltreatment 4, record 2, English, mental%20maltreatment
correct
- psychological violence 5, record 2, English, psychological%20violence
correct, see observation
- mental violence 6, record 2, English, mental%20violence
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - psychological%20abuse
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - psychological%20abuse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Droit de la famille (common law)
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- maltraitance psychologique
1, record 2, French, maltraitance%20psychologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- maltraitance mentale 2, record 2, French, maltraitance%20mentale
correct, feminine noun
- mauvais traitement psychologique 2, record 2, French, mauvais%20traitement%20psychologique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- mauvais traitement mental 2, record 2, French, mauvais%20traitement%20mental
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- violence psychologique 3, record 2, French, violence%20psychologique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- violence mentale 2, record 2, French, violence%20mentale
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- abus psychologique 2, record 2, French, abus%20psychologique
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - maltraitance%20psychologique
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - maltraitance%20psychologique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mauvais traitement psychologique; mauvais traitement mental : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel pour désigner des actes concrets. 5, record 2, French, - maltraitance%20psychologique
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - maltraitance%20psychologique
Record 2, Key term(s)
- mauvais traitements psychologiques
- mauvais traitements mentaux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Derecho de familia (common law)
- Problemas sociales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- maltrato emocional
1, record 2, Spanish, maltrato%20emocional
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- abuso psicológico 2, record 2, Spanish, abuso%20psicol%C3%B3gico
masculine noun
- abuso sicológico 3, record 2, Spanish, abuso%20sicol%C3%B3gico
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, 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 2, Spanish, - maltrato%20emocional
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- extravert
1, record 3, English, extravert
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- extrovert 2, record 3, English, extrovert
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A personality type characterized by behavioral traits designed to maximize contact with the external world of physical objects and other persons in contrast to the internal world of thoughts and feelings. 3, record 3, English, - extravert
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- extraverti
1, record 3, French, extraverti
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- extroverti 2, record 3, French, extroverti
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type psychologique [...], dont le trait essentiel consiste en une ouverture au monde extérieur. 3, record 3, French, - extraverti
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour l’extraverti, l’accent se trouve plutôt sur la continuité des rapports avec l’objet et avec autrui, et moins sur l’idée du moi. 4, record 3, French, - extraverti
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- integrated psychological therapy
1, record 4, English, integrated%20psychological%20therapy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IPT 1, record 4, English, IPT
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another cognitive remediation approach that has received some empirical evaluation, termed integrated psychological therapy, consists of a sequential hierarchy of training procedures, starting with basic functions such as attention and progressing through problem solving to social skills training. 2, record 4, English, - integrated%20psychological%20therapy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- thérapie psychologique intégrée
1, record 4, French, th%C3%A9rapie%20psychologique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IPT 2, record 4, French, IPT
feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les auteurs] proposent la thérapie psychologique intégrée(IPT) comme intervention globale, qui tient compte à la fois des déficits cognitifs vécus par la personne, mais également de ses habiletés fonctionnelles(p. ex. autonomie) et sociales. Ce type d’intervention est reconnu comme étant efficace auprès de la clientèle adulte. 3, record 4, French, - th%C3%A9rapie%20psychologique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-07-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Psychology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- post-traumatic stress syndrome
1, record 5, English, post%2Dtraumatic%20stress%20syndrome
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- post-trauma stress syndrome 2, record 5, English, post%2Dtrauma%20stress%20syndrome
correct
- PTSS 3, record 5, English, PTSS
correct
- PTSS 3, record 5, English, PTSS
- post-trauma syndrome 2, record 5, English, post%2Dtrauma%20syndrome
correct
- traumatic stress syndrome 2, record 5, English, traumatic%20stress%20syndrome
correct
- delayed stress syndrome 4, record 5, English, delayed%20stress%20syndrome
correct
- critical incident stress syndrome 5, record 5, English, critical%20incident%20stress%20syndrome
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A psychological disturbance which is characterised by a development of symptoms following a psychologically distressing event which is outside the normal range of usual human experiences, such as marital conflicts, business losses, armed robbery, etc. 6, record 5, English, - post%2Dtraumatic%20stress%20syndrome
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The victim usually experiences intense fear, terror and helplessness. 6, record 5, English, - post%2Dtraumatic%20stress%20syndrome
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Syndrome - A combination of symptoms and signs that form a distinctive clinical picture characteristic of a particular disease or injury. 7, record 5, English, - post%2Dtraumatic%20stress%20syndrome
Record 5, Key term(s)
- post traumatic stress syndrome
- posttraumatic stress syndrome
- posttrauma syndrome
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de stress post-traumatique
1, record 5, French, syndrome%20de%20stress%20post%2Dtraumatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SSPT 2, record 5, French, SSPT
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de troubles anxieux d’ordre psychologique démontrés par une victime après l'expérience d’un ou plusieurs événements dangereux, critiques ou traumatiques, qui se situent en dehors de la gamme des expériences humaines habituellement considérées comme normales. 2, record 5, French, - syndrome%20de%20stress%20post%2Dtraumatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le syndrome de stress post-traumatique est une forme de trouble anxieux qui fait suite à un événement particulièrement traumatisant sur le plan psychologique; attentats, bombardements, accidents graves, catastrophes, violences physiques et viols. 3, record 5, French, - syndrome%20de%20stress%20post%2Dtraumatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Syndrome. - Ensemble de signes révélateurs d’une situation jugée mauvaise. 4, record 5, French, - syndrome%20de%20stress%20post%2Dtraumatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Symptômes caractérisant l’état de stress post-traumatique. 5, record 5, French, - syndrome%20de%20stress%20post%2Dtraumatique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Psicología (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de estrés postraumático
1, record 5, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20estr%C3%A9s%20postraum%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trastorno psiquiátrico que aparece en personas que han vivido un episodio dramático en su vida (guerra, secuestro, muerte violenta de un familiar ...). 1, record 5, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20estr%C3%A9s%20postraum%C3%A1tico
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En las personas que lo sufren son frecuentes las pesadillas que rememoran la experiencia trágica vivida en el pasado. Hay que observar que no se incluyen dentro de estos desencadenantes situaciones difíciles, pero propias de la vida "normal", como un divorcio, la muerte de un ser querido, enfermedad, conflictos familiares o reveses económicos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20estr%C3%A9s%20postraum%C3%A1tico
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-03-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Parapsychology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Society for Research in Palmistry
1, record 6, English, International%20Society%20for%20Research%20in%20Palmistry
Quebec
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Parapsychologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Société internationale pour la recherche en chirologie
1, record 6, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20internationale%20pour%20la%20recherche%20en%20chirologie
correct, Quebec
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Buts et idéaux : 1. Faire des recherches et propager la connaissance de l'homme dans ses dimensions mentales, physiques et spirituelles à l'aide de certains aspects structuraux du corps humain, notamment les mains, le visage, les pieds, en rapport avec le type psychologique, l'expérience et le comportement. 2. Former des chercheurs expérimentés et autorisés en chirologie et en astrologie afin d’offrir au public d’authentiques services de consultation pour déterminer les capacités et le potentiel humains. 3. Enseigner et établir la corrélation harmonieuse entre la chiromancie, les systèmes astrologiques et la psychologie occidentale contemporaine 1, record 6, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20internationale%20pour%20la%20recherche%20en%20chirologie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
- Characterology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- viscerotonia
1, record 7, English, viscerotonia
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dimension of temperament characterized by relaxation and sociability. 2, record 7, English, - viscerotonia
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The tendency toward gregariousness and physical comfort. 2, record 7, English, - viscerotonia
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Characteristic of endomorphy is the personality constellation, viscerotonia, characterized by gluttony for food, love of comfort, sociability, need for affection, dependency, tolerance, and complacency. 2, record 7, English, - viscerotonia
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Caractérologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- viscérotonie
1, record 7, French, visc%C3%A9rotonie
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type psychologique de Sheldon, caractérisé par une tendance à la relaxation, l'amour du confort, de la bonne chère, une grande sociabilité, le besoin de contact avec les êtres vivants, la recherche d’affection et d’approbation. 2, record 7, French, - visc%C3%A9rotonie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-04-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Bioengineering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- biological pathway
1, record 8, English, biological%20pathway
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- biological route 2, record 8, English, biological%20route
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The various biological pathways by which humans and other forms of life will receive radiation doses as a result of the repository must be assessed. 1, record 8, English, - biological%20pathway
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Processes such as AD [anaerobic digestion] and composting offer the only biological route for recycling matter and nutrients from the organic fraction of MSW [municipal solid waste]. 3, record 8, English, - biological%20pathway
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with "biochemical pathway", "biological process" and "biochemical process." 4, record 8, English, - biological%20pathway
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Technique biologique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- voie biologique
1, record 8, French, voie%20biologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les résultats récents de recherches sur 55 volontaires adultes indiquent que des symptômes de froid et de grippe sont intensifiés à l'effort. Interleukine-6, une protéine qui fournit une voie biologique aux immuno-réactions, s’est avérée présente dans des concentrations plus élevées des sécrétions nasales des sujets d’expérience [et] rapportant une plus grande contrainte psychologique avant inoculation avec le virus du type A de la grippe. 2, record 8, French, - voie%20biologique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Marquage par voie biologique, [...] par voie chimique, [...] par voie enzymatique. 3, record 8, French, - voie%20biologique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
processus; procédé; voie (biochimique, biologique) : Ces trois expressions sont parfois utilisées l’une pour l’autre dans les textes mais ne doivent pas être confondues. Le terme «processus» (en anglais : «process») se rapporte à des phénomènes qui se produisent; le terme «procédé» (en anglais : «process» aussi) se rapporte à une méthode que l’on utilise; le terme «voie» (en anglais «pathway») se rapporte au chemin suivi, aux actes effectués dans un procédé. 4, record 8, French, - voie%20biologique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-02-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Human Behaviour
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gamma alcoholism
1, record 9, English, gamma%20alcoholism
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Malignant alcoholism, characterized by a progressive course, physical dependence, often acquired tolerance and, invariably, psychologic dependence with inability to control drinking. 1, record 9, English, - gamma%20alcoholism
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Comportement humain
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- alcoolisme gamma
1, record 9, French, alcoolisme%20gamma
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'alcoolisme gamma correspond à peu près à l'alcoolose de Fouquet. Cette forme implique «une dépendance psychologique ainsi que la perte de contrôle de la consommation d’alcool. Le sujet a perdu la liberté de boire modérément. »L'intéressé peut avoir des périodes de sobriété de quelques semaines à quelques mois. Au moment des rechutes, il perd sa capacité de contrôle et consomme jusqu'à l'ivresse. C'est le type d’alcoolisme le plus représenté en Amérique du nord. 1, record 9, French, - alcoolisme%20gamma
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-08-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Market Prices
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- odd pricing
1, record 10, English, odd%20pricing
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- penny pricing 2, record 10, English, penny%20pricing
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pricing at odd amounts ($4.99 rather than $5, for example) in the belief that these seemingly lower prices will result in larger sales volume. A form of psychological pricing that is also called "penny pricing". 2, record 10, English, - odd%20pricing
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pricing such as $9.99 to make it appear cheaper. 3, record 10, English, - odd%20pricing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Prix (Commercialisation)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fixation d'un prix non arrondi
1, record 10, French, fixation%20d%27un%20prix%20non%20arrondi
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de fixation psychologique de prix qui consiste à terminer le montant du prix d’achat d’un produit par un nombre impair, comme, par exemple, 16, 99$ ou encore 19, 95$. 1, record 10, French, - fixation%20d%27un%20prix%20non%20arrondi
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-07-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- coercion
1, record 11, English, coercion
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of power that typically produces only compliance and therefore does not produce psychological change. 1, record 11, English, - coercion
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Related terms: expert power, information power, legitimate power, referent power, reward and coercive power. 2, record 11, English, - coercion
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coercition
1, record 11, French, coercition
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de pouvoir qui ne produit que de l'acquiescement sans changement psychologique. 1, record 11, French, - coercition
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes connexes : pouvoir d’expert, pouvoir de l’information, pouvoir de récompense et de coercition, pouvoir de référence, pouvoir légitime. 2, record 11, French, - coercition
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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