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Glutamate

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition Glutamate is a type of amino acid that plays a crucial role in the human body, particu...

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Glial Cells

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition Glial cells are specialized non-neuronal cells found in the nervous system that play a...

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Gesellschaft

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition: In sociology, "Gesellschaft" refers to a type of social organization characterized by...

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Gestalt Psychology

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition Gestalt Psychology is an approach in psychology that focuses on how humans perceive wh...

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Genotype

Biopsychology Genetics

Definition The genotype of an organism refers to its complete set of genetic instructions, which ...

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Genetics

Biopsychology Genetics

Definition Genetics is the scientific study of heredity and variation in organisms. It focuses on...

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General Intelligence

Cognitive Processes Intelligence and Problem-Solving

Definition General intelligence, often symbolized as g, refers to an individual’s overall ability...

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General Adaptation Syndrome

Emotion and Motivation Regulation and Resilience

Definition General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) refers to a three-stage process describing how the b...

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Gemeinschaft

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition In sociology, Gemeinschaft refers to a type of social group characterized by close per...

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Gene

Biopsychology Genetics

Definition A gene is a segment of DNA that contains instructions for building proteins or RNA mol...

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Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter, which means it's a chemical that...

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Fundamental Attribution Error

Critical Thinking

Definition The fundamental attribution error is a cognitive bias that occurs when people overemph...

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Functional Fixedness

Critical Thinking

Definition Functional fixedness is a cognitive bias where people tend to see objects or ideas onl...

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Frontal Lobe

Biopsychology Neuroanatomy

Definition The frontal lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain and is located at the fr...

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Freudian Slip

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition A Freudian slip refers to an error in speech, memory, or action that is believed to re...

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Dream Theory - Sigmund Freud

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition Freud's Theory of Dreams suggests that dreams are a manifestation of unconscious desir...

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Folkways

Social Organization Norms and Deviance

Definition Folkways are social conventions or customary ways of behaving that are considered appr...

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Fluid Intelligence

Cognitive Processes Intelligence and Problem-Solving

Definition Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to think logically, solve problems, and adapt...

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Flash Bulb Memory

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition Flash bulb memory refers to a vivid, detailed, and long-lasting memory of an emotional...

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Analytic (Jungian) Psychology

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition Analytical Psychology, developed by Carl Gustav Jung, explores the relationship betwee...

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