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Behavioral Therapy

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Behavioral therapy is a type of psychological treatment focused on changing problemati...

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Axon

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition An axon is a long, slender projection of a nerve cell (neuron) that carries electrical...

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Availability Heuristic

Critical Thinking

Definition The availability heuristic is a mental shortcut where people estimate the likelihood o...

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Autonomic Nervous System

Biopsychology Neuroendocrine System

Definition The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a part of the peripheral nervous system that con...

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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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Attitude

Emotion and Motivation Emotion

Definition In psychology, attitude refers to a learned tendency or mental orientation that predis...

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Arousal Theory

Emotion and Motivation Motivation

Definition The Arousal Theory of Motivation suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain a...

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Anxiety Disorders

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Classification and Diagnosis

Definition Anxiety disorder is a mental health condition characterized by excessive fear or worry...

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Animism

Culture Values and Beliefs

Definition Animism is the belief that non-human entities such as animals, plants, objects, or nat...

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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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Amnesia

Memory and Learning Recall

Definition Amnesia is a memory disorder characterized by the inability to recall information that...

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Allele

Biopsychology Genetics

Definition An allele is a specific form of a gene that can have different variations, which contr...

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Adrenaline

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone and neurotransmitter produced by t...

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Adaptation

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

Definition: Adaptation refers to the process by which individuals modify their behavior or belief...

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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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Institutional Review Board

Research Design and Methods

Definition A committee that reviews research proposals to ensure ethical standards are met. Exam...

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Informed Consent

Research Design and Methods

Definition Ensuring participants are fully aware of the study and voluntarily agree to participat...

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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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Experiment

Research Design and Methods

Definition A research method that involves manipulating one variable to determine its effect on a...

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