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Defense Mechanisms

Critical Thinking

Definition Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with stres...

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Anchoring Bias

Critical Thinking

Definition Anchoring bias is a cognitive bias where individuals rely too heavily on the first pie...

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Visual Sensory System

Sensory Systems

Definition The visual sensory system is the collection of structures and processes responsible fo...

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Vestibular Sense

Sensory Systems

Definition The vestibular sense is one of the five human senses, responsible for detecting moveme...

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Thermoception

Sensory Systems

Definition Thermoception is the ability of organisms to detect and respond to changes in temperat...

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Synesthesia

Sensory Systems

Definition Synesthesia is a neurological condition where stimulation of one sensory pathway leads...

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Somatosensory System

Sensory Systems

Definition The somatosensation system is a part of the nervous system responsible for detecting a...

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Sensory Interaction

Sensory Systems

Definition Sensory Interaction refers to the process where two or more of our senses (such as sig...

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Sensory Adaptation

Sensory Systems

Definition Sensory adaptation is the process by which our sensory receptors become less responsiv...

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Sensation

Sensory Systems

Definition Sensation is the process by which our sensory organs detect stimuli from the environme...

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Proprioception

Sensory Systems

Definition Proprioception is the ability to sense the position, movement, and orientation of your...

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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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Nociception

Sensory Systems

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

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Kinesthesia

Sensory Systems

Definition Kinesthesia, also known as proprioception, is the ability to sense the position, movem...

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Just Noticeable Difference

Sensory Systems

Definition The Just Noticeable Difference (JND) refers to the smallest change in the intensity of...

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Gustation

Sensory Systems

Definition The gustation system refers to the sensory system responsible for detecting and interp...

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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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Auditory Transduction

Sensory Systems

Definition Auditory transduction is the process by which sound waves in the environment are conve...

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Auditory Sensory System

Sensory Systems

Definition The auditory system is a complex network responsible for detecting and interpreting so...

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Absolute Threshold

Sensory Systems

Definition The absolute threshold is the minimum level of stimulus energy required for a person t...

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