Sameness
Sameness
Sameness (/ˈseɪmnɪs/), from the Old English samian meaning "to be or make alike," is a term used in various fields of study, including psychology, philosophy, and medicine. It refers to the state or quality of being identical, similar, or equal.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, sameness is often used to describe the uniformity or consistency in the characteristics of a disease or condition. For example, the sameness of symptoms in a group of patients can help in the diagnosis of a specific disease.
Related Terms
- Homogeneity: This term is often used interchangeably with sameness in medical contexts. It refers to the uniformity or similarity in a group or set.
- Symmetry: In medicine, symmetry often refers to the sameness of body parts on opposite sides of the body.
- Consistency: This term can refer to the sameness of physical properties, such as texture or color, in a biological sample or specimen.
In Psychology
In psychology, sameness can refer to the perception of uniformity or consistency in one's environment or experiences. This can be related to cognitive processes such as pattern recognition and categorization.
Related Terms
- Perceptual Constancy: This is a type of perceptual stability that allows us to recognize objects as being the same under different conditions.
- Cognitive Bias: This refers to systematic errors in thinking that can lead to the perception of sameness where it does not actually exist.
In Philosophy
In philosophy, sameness is a central concept in discussions of identity and equality. It can refer to the idea that two or more entities are identical in some respect.
Related Terms
- Identity: In philosophy, identity refers to the sameness of an entity at all times or in all contexts.
- Equality: This term can refer to the sameness of value, status, or rights among different entities.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sameness
- Wikipedia's article - Sameness
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