Regressziós

Regressziós is a Hungarian adjective derived from regresszió, meaning regression. It describes phenomena or methods that involve returning to a previous state, stage or form, rather than continuing a current trajectory. The term is used in several disciplines, where the exact sense depends on the context, but the core idea is a reversal or withdrawal rather than progression.

In psychology, regresszió commonly refers to a defense mechanism in which a person under stress reverts to behaviors typical of an earlier developmental period. This can manifest as childlike or simplistic reactions, exaggerated dependence, or other immature ways of coping. Such regressive behavior is usually situational and temporary, though in some cases it may be observed within broader psychiatric conditions. Psychodynamic theories often describe regression as a way to reduce anxiety by retreating to familiar patterns from the past, while modern approaches emphasize understanding underlying causes and supporting healthier coping strategies.

In statistics and data analysis, regressziós kapcsolat vagy regressziós elemzés refers to regression analysis, a set of methods for modeling the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. Linear regression is the most common form, but there are also non-linear, logistic and other variants. The purpose is prediction, estimation of effect sizes, and understanding the strength and nature of associations, often accompanied by assessments of fit and assumptions about the data.

Other contexts use the term to denote biological or medical processes that move toward an earlier or less developed state, such as symptom regression. The exact interpretation of regressziós depends on the field and the phenomenon under study.