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Olfactory System
Definition The olfactory system is the part of the body responsible for detecting and processing ...
Occipital Lobe
Definition The occipital lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain, located at the back o...
Obsessive-Compulsive-Related Disorders
Definition Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (OCRDs) are a group of mental health condit...
Observer Bias
Definition When the researcher's expectations influence the data. Example In a 1963 study conduc...
Observational Research
Definition Research in which the investigator observes and records behavior without manipulating ...
Observational Learning
Definition Observational learning is a process where individuals acquire knowledge, skills, or be...
Object Permanence
Definition Object permanence is a cognitive milestone in child development where an infant learns...
Null Hypothesis
Definition A statement that there is no effect or no relationship between variables. Example A r...
Non-Material Culture
Definition Nonmaterial culture refers to the intangible aspects of a society that include shared ...
Non-Associative Learning
Definition Non-associative learning refers to a type of learning process where an organism learns...
Nociception
Definition Nociception is the process by which the body detects potentially harmful stimuli, such...
Neurotransmitter
Definition A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger in the brain that allows neurons (specializ...
Neuroplasticity
Definition Plasticity, also known as neuroplasticity, refers to the ability of the human nervous ...
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Neurodevelopmental Disorders Neurodevelopmental disorders are conditions that originate in the de...
Negative Reinforcement
Definition Negative reinforcement is a concept in operant conditioning where a behavior is streng...
Negative Punishment
Definition Negative punishment in operant conditioning refers to a behavior modification techniqu...
Multiple Intelligences Theory
Definition The Multiple Intelligences Theory is a framework proposed by psychologist Howard Gardn...
Motor Cortex
Definition The motor cortex is a region of the brain located in the frontal lobe that plays a cru...
Motivational Interviewing
Definition Motivational interviewing is a goal-oriented counseling approach that helps individual...
Motivation
Definition Motivation is the driving force that compels individuals to act or behave in a certain...