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Pons

Biopsychology Neuroanatomy

Definition The pons is a region in the brainstem, located between the medulla oblongata and the m...

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Polytheism

Culture Values and Beliefs

Definition Polytheism is the belief in or worship of multiple deities, often with distinct person...

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Politics

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition Politics refers to the activities and processes by which people make decisions and all...

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Political Action Committee

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition A political action committee (PAC) is an organization formed to raise and spend money ...

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Play Therapy

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy that utilizes play, children’s natural medium ...

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Pituitary Gland

Biopsychology Neuroendocrine System

Definition The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized organ located at the base of the brain. Ofte...

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Phenotype

Biopsychology Genetics

Definition A phenotype refers to the observable characteristics or traits of an organism, such as...

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Person-Centered Therapy

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Person-centered therapy is a therapeutic approach developed by psychologist Carl Roger...

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Personality Types

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition Personality Types refer to a simplified framework used to categorize individuals based...

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Personality Disorders

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Classification and Diagnosis

Definition Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by long-te...

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Personality

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition Personality refers to the unique set of traits, behaviors, and patterns of thinking th...

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Persona

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition The persona is the social face or mask an individual presents to the world. In Jungian...

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Perception

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition Perception (psychology) is the process by which individuals interpret and organize sen...

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Parietal Lobe

Biopsychology Neuroanatomy

Definition The parietal lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain, situated at the top an...

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

Biopsychology Neuroendocrine System

Definition The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) is part of the autonomic nervous system, whic...

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Parasomnia

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition Parasomnia refers to a category of sleep disorders characterized by unusual behaviors,...

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Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology, is a field that applies psychological prin...

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Organic Solidarity

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition: Organic solidarity refers to a type of social cohesion where individuals in a society...

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Operational Definition

Research Design and Methods

Definition A precise explanation of how a concept will be measured in a study. Example A researc...

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Operant Conditioning

Memory and Learning Operant Conditioning

Definition Operant conditioning is a learning process in which an individual’s behavior is modifi...

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