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Dream Theory - Carl Jung

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition Carl Jung's Theory of Dreams posits that dreams are a form of communication from the u...

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James-Lange Theory of Emotion

Emotion and Motivation Emotion

Definition The James-Lange Theory of Emotion, proposed by William James and Carl Lange in the lat...

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Iron Law of Oligarchy

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition The "iron law of oligarchy" is a concept in political science that describes how organ...

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Introspection

Critical Thinking

Definition Introspection is a psychological process that involves examining one’s own thoughts, f...

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Intrinsic Motivation

Emotion and Motivation Motivation

Definition Intrinsic motivation refers to the internal desire or drive to engage in an activity b...

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Internal Mechanisms of Control

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition Internal control mechanisms refer to the psychological or social processes through whi...

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Intelligence

Cognitive Processes Intelligence and Problem-Solving

Definition Intelligence in psychology refers to the ability to learn from experience, adapt to ne...

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Insomnia

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying aslee...

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Innovation

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

Definition Innovation is a mechanism for cultural change that involves introducing new ideas, pra...

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Inferiority Complex

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition An inferiority complex is a psychological state where an individual consistently feels...

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Individualistic Culture

Culture Values and Beliefs

Definition An individualistic culture is a type of societal structure where individuals prioritiz...

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Individual (Adlerian) Psychology

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition Individual Psychology, founded by Alfred Adler, is a holistic theory of personality th...

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Inattentional Blindness

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition Inattentional blindness is a phenomenon where individuals fail to notice an obvious st...

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Individuation

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition Individuation is the process of becoming a whole and integrated person by bringing the...

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Independent Variable

Research Design and Methods

Definition The variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable. Exa...

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Implicit Memory

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition Implicit memory refers to the unconscious retention of information or experiences that...

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Ideology

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition Ideology refers to a set of beliefs, values, and ideas that shape how individuals or g...

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Ideal Self and Real Self

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition Ideal Self: The "ideal self" refers to the version of oneself that a person aspires to...

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I and Me

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition "The 'I' and the 'Me'" are two key concepts in George Herbert Mead's social behavioris...

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Hypothesis

Research Design and Methods

Definition A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables. Example A...

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