Collective
Collective
Collective (/kəˈlɛktɪv/), from the Latin collectivus, is a term used in various fields of study, including sociology, psychology, and medicine. It refers to a group of entities that share or are motivated by at least one common issue or interest, or work together to achieve a common objective.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, the term collective is often used to describe a group of symptoms, diseases, or conditions that are studied or treated together due to their similar characteristics or common cause. For example, a collective of symptoms may indicate a specific disease or condition.
Related Terms
- Collective Behavior: Refers to the way in which individuals act in groups or large masses. This is often studied in the context of public health, where understanding collective behavior can help to predict and manage disease outbreaks.
- Collective Consciousness: A term used in sociology and psychology to refer to the set of shared beliefs, ideas, attitudes, and knowledge that are common to a social group or society. This concept can be applied in medicine to understand how societal beliefs and attitudes can impact health behaviors and outcomes.
- Collective Efficacy: In public health, this term refers to the belief in the ability of a community to execute actions related to the control of a health issue or disease.
- Collective Immunity: Also known as Herd Immunity, this refers to the protection from a disease that occurs when a large percentage of a population has become immune to an infection, thereby providing a measure of protection for individuals who are not immune.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Collective
- Wikipedia's article - Collective
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