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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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Transtheoretical Model

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition The transtheoretical model is a framework developed by psychologists James Prochaska a...

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Resolution-Focused Brief Therapy

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Resolution-Focused Brief Therapy (RFBT) is an approach to therapy that emphasizes iden...

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Psychological First Aid

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Psychological First Aid (PFA) is the immediate support provided to individuals who are...

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Person-Centered Therapy

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Person-centered therapy is a therapeutic approach developed by psychologist Carl Roger...

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Motivational Interviewing

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Motivational interviewing is a goal-oriented counseling approach that helps individual...

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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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Crisis Intervention

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Crisis intervention refers to a structured approach designed to provide immediate supp...

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Cognitive Approaches to Therapy

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Cognitive approaches to therapy that focus on identifying and changing negative though...

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Behavioral Therapy

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

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

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Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Classification and Diagnosis

Definition Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders are mental health conditions that develop in res...

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Psychotic Disorders

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Classification and Diagnosis

Definition Psychotic disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by disturban...

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Psychopathology

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Classification and Diagnosis

Definition Psychopathology refers to the study of mental disorders or psychological disturbances ...

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