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Olfactory System

Sensory Systems

Definition The olfactory system is the part of the body responsible for detecting and processing ...

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Occipital Lobe

Biopsychology Neuroanatomy

Definition The occipital lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain, located at the back o...

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Obsessive-Compulsive-Related Disorders

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Classification and Diagnosis

Definition Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (OCRDs) are a group of mental health condit...

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Observer Bias

Research Design and Methods

Definition When the researcher's expectations influence the data. Example In a 1963 study conduc...

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Observational Research

Research Design and Methods

Definition Research in which the investigator observes and records behavior without manipulating ...

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Observational Learning

Memory and Learning Social Learning

Definition Observational learning is a process where individuals acquire knowledge, skills, or be...

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Object Permanence

Human Development

Definition Object permanence is a cognitive milestone in child development where an infant learns...

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Null Hypothesis

Research Design and Methods

Definition A statement that there is no effect or no relationship between variables. Example A r...

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Non-Material Culture

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

Definition Nonmaterial culture refers to the intangible aspects of a society that include shared ...

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Non-Associative Learning

Memory and Learning

Definition Non-associative learning refers to a type of learning process where an organism learns...

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Nociception

Sensory Systems

Definition Nociception is the process by which the body detects potentially harmful stimuli, such...

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Neurotransmitter

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger in the brain that allows neurons (specializ...

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Neuroplasticity

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition Plasticity, also known as neuroplasticity, refers to the ability of the human nervous ...

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Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Classification and Diagnosis

Neurodevelopmental Disorders Neurodevelopmental disorders are conditions that originate in the de...

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Negative Reinforcement

Memory and Learning Operant Conditioning

Definition Negative reinforcement is a concept in operant conditioning where a behavior is streng...

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Negative Punishment

Memory and Learning Operant Conditioning

Definition Negative punishment in operant conditioning refers to a behavior modification techniqu...

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Multiple Intelligences Theory

Cognitive Processes Intelligence and Problem-Solving

Definition The Multiple Intelligences Theory is a framework proposed by psychologist Howard Gardn...

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Motor Cortex

Biopsychology Neuroanatomy

Definition The motor cortex is a region of the brain located in the frontal lobe that plays a cru...

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Motivational Interviewing

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Motivational interviewing is a goal-oriented counseling approach that helps individual...

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Motivation

Emotion and Motivation Motivation

Definition Motivation is the driving force that compels individuals to act or behave in a certain...

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