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This category encompasses articles relating to the biological basis of the nervous system and the genetic mechanisms underlying neurological traits and function. It covers a broad range of topics, from the fundamental building blocks of the brain and nervous s...

This category encompasses the diverse range of mental states experienced by humans, from full wakefulness to the altered states experienced during sleep, and beyond into potentially anomalous or expanded states of awareness. It explores both the neurophysiolog...

This category encompasses the study of cognition – the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and understanding. It explores how we think, perceive, learn, remember, and solve problems. The terms within this category cover a broad spectrum, from the fu...

This category encompasses the psychological study of emotions, motivations, and related concepts that drive behavior, influence well-being, and shape human experience. It explores the what and why behind our feelings and drives, and how these internal states i...

This category encompasses the study of how organisms acquire, process, retain, and utilize information. It focuses on the fundamental processes of learning – encompassing changes in behavior resulting from experience – and memory – the encoding, storage, and r...

This category encompasses articles relating to the scientific study of mental disorders (psychopathology), their classification, diagnosis, etiology, and treatment. It covers a broad range of topics central to the field of clinical psychology, including theore...

This category encompasses terms related to the study of culture – the shared beliefs, values, practices, and material objects that characterize a group or society. It explores not just what culture is, but how it functions and how it changes.

This category encompasses the biological systems and cognitive processes involved in receiving, interpreting, and responding to stimuli from the environment. It covers the physiological mechanisms of sensation – how our bodies detect stimuli like light, sound,...

This category encompasses terms related to the fundamental ways societies are organized, how populations change within them, and the factors influencing social behavior and deviance. It explores both the static elements of social structure – how societies are ...

This category encompasses articles exploring the complex interplay between health, illness, and the broader social structures that shape experiences of well-being. It examines how societal factors influence health, how health influences society, and the system...

This category encompasses terms related to the systematic and scientific investigation of phenomena. It covers the core principles, techniques, and considerations involved in conducting research across various disciplines, particularly within the social scienc...

The category is broadly divided into these core areas: Critical Thinking & Reasoning: This foundational section covers the principles of sound reasoning, including both deductive and inductive methods, and the overall practice of evaluating information object...

This category encompasses concepts and theories central to the field of Developmental Psychology, the scientific study of how and why humans change over the lifespan. It focuses on the biological, cognitive, behavioral, and social processes that contribute to ...

This category encompasses the complex ways in which individuals relate to, influence, and interact with one another, and the resulting patterns of behavior at both the micro and macro levels. It explores the foundational principles governing social life, from ...

This category encompasses terms relating to the structure, function, and dynamics of both families and broader social groups. It explores how individuals interact within these units, the forces that shape those interactions, and the resulting consequences for ...

This category encompasses foundational theories and perspectives used within the field of Sociology to understand social phenomena. It includes both broad sociological paradigms and specific applications of those paradigms to key areas of sociological study.

This category encompasses concepts and theories central to understanding how individuals think, feel, and behave in relation to others. It focuses on the impact of social context, group processes, and interpersonal dynamics on individual attitudes, beliefs, an...