Consolation

The so-called consolation plaster is a double term from the field of psychology .

meaning

The main meaning is insufficient compensation or an allegedly highly paid job , which is only based on social inequalities .

In a figurative sense, it stands for reparation or satisfaction. The consolation plaster should, in the form of comforting words or small gifts, virtually replace the failure to achieve a desired goal and thus cover the "open wound" in a figurative sense.

See also : compensation (psychology)

Further meaning

• Anne Hertz : Consolation. Novel. Knaur Taschenbuchverlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-426-63869-9 .
• The consolation plaster is more comprehensive than the term consolation prize , which is only aimed at motivation .

Web links

Wiktionary: Consolation  - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Consolation plaster. In: Jacob Grimm , Wilhelm Grimm (Hrsg.): German dictionary . tape 22 : Treib – Tz - (XI, 1st section, part 2). S. Hirzel, Leipzig 1952, Sp. 1037 ( woerterbuchnetz.de ).
2. ↑ Consolation plaster. In: Duden. ( duden.de ).