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Stages of Sleep

Consciousness

Definition The stages of sleep refer to the distinct phases that occur during a sleep cycle, whic...

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Melatonin

Biopsychology Neurons and Neurotransmitters

Definition Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It plays a key role ...

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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

Biopsychology Brain

Definition The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is a small region in the brain located just above th...

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Circadian Rhythm

Consciousness

Definition A circadian rhythm is an internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle...

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Sleep

Consciousness

Definition Sleep is a naturally occurring state of mind and body characterized by reduced physica...

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Wakefulness

Consciousness

Definition Wakefulness refers to a state of consciousness where an individual is fully aware of t...

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Primary Socialization

Sociology Concepts and Theories

Definition Primary socialization is the process through which individuals first learn the norms, ...

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Birth of Psychology

Historical Perspectives

Definition The "birth of psychology" refers to the emergence of psychology as a distinct scientif...

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Industrial Revolution

Historical Perspectives

Definition The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization that began in Britai...

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Birth of Sociology

Historical Perspectives

Definition The "birth of sociology" refers to the emergence of sociology as a distinct academic d...

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Pituitary Gland

Biopsychology Endocrine System

Definition The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized organ located at the base of the brain. Ofte...

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Hormone

Biopsychology Endocrine System

Definition A hormone is a chemical messenger produced by glands in the endocrine system that regu...

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Endocrine System

Biopsychology Endocrine System

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

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Sympathetic Nervous System

Biopsychology Nervous System

Definition The sympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic nervous system, which controls...

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Somatic Nervous System

Biopsychology Nervous System

Definition The somatic nervous system (SNS) is a part of the peripheral nervous system responsibl...

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

Biopsychology Nervous System

Definition The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) is part of the autonomic nervous system, whic...

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Central Nervous System

Biopsychology Nervous System

Definition The central nervous system (CNS) is the part of the nervous system responsible for pro...

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Autonomic Nervous System

Biopsychology Nervous System

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

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Punnett Square

Biopsychology Genetics

Definition A Punnett Square is a tool used in genetics to predict the genotype and phenotype of o...

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Phenotype

Biopsychology Genetics

Definition A phenotype refers to the observable characteristics or traits of an organism, such as...

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