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Anima and Animus

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition The anima and animus represent the unconscious feminine and masculine aspects of the p...

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Archetype

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition An archetype is a universal pattern or blueprint within the human psyche that shapes p...

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Fight-or-Flight Response

Emotion and Motivation Motivation

Definition The fight-or-flight response is a physiological reaction that occurs when the body per...

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Facial Feedback Hypothesis

Emotion and Motivation Emotion

Definition The Facial Feedback Hypothesis is the idea that our facial expressions can influence h...

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Extrinsic Motivation

Emotion and Motivation Motivation

Definition Extrinsic motivation refers to behavior that is driven by external rewards or incentiv...

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Extrasensory Perception

Sensory Systems

Definition Extrasensory perception (ESP), often referred to as "sixth sense," is a concept in psy...

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External Mechanisms of Control

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition External control mechanisms in sociology refer to the systems, rules, and institutions...

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Expulsion

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition Expulsion, in the context of sociology, refers to the process by which individuals or ...

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Explicit Memory

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition Explicit memory refers to the ability to consciously recall specific information or pa...

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Existential Therapy

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Existential therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals exp...

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Evolutionary Psychology

Human Development

Definition Evolutionary psychology is a theoretical approach to understanding the human mind and ...

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Eustress

Emotion and Motivation Emotion

Definition Eustress is a positive form of stress that arises from situations perceived as excitin...

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Ethnocentrism

Culture Values and Beliefs

Definition Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture or ethnic group is superior to othe...

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Class System

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition A class system is a social hierarchy in which individuals are categorized based on sha...

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Caste System

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition The caste system is a social hierarchy in which people are divided into groups based o...

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Estate System

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition The Estate System was a social hierarchy prevalent in medieval Europe, which divided s...

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Episodic Memory

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition Episodic memory refers to the ability to remember specific personal experiences or eve...

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Endorphins

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition Endorphins are natural chemicals produced in your brain that act as your body’s way of...

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Endocrine System

Biopsychology Neuroendocrine System

Definition The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs that produce and release hormon...

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Encoding Failure

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition Encoding failure occurs when our brain fails to successfully convert information from ...

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