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  1. clinical psychology
    the branch of psychology concerned with the treatment of abnormal mentation and behavior
  2. cognition
    the psychological result of perception and reasoning
  3. cognitive psychology
    an approach to psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes
  4. developmental psychology
    the branch of psychology that studies the social and mental development of children
  5. experimental psychology
    the branch of psychology that uses experimental methods to study psychological issues
  6. industrial psychology
    any of several branches of psychology that seek to apply psychological principles to practical problems of education or industry or marketing etc.
  7. phobia
    an anxiety disorder characterized by irrational fear
  8. psychology
    the science of mental life
  9. social psychology
    the branch of psychology that studies persons and their relationships with others and with groups and with society as a whole
  10. normal distribution
    a theoretical distribution with finite mean and variance
  11. correlation coefficient
    a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary
  12. dependent variable
    a quantity whose value depends on another quantity
  13. double-blind study
    an experimental procedure in which neither the subjects of the experiment nor the persons administering the experiment know the critical aspects of the experiment
  14. independent variable
    a value that does not depend on changes in other values
  15. informed consent
    consent by a patient to undergo a medical or surgical treatment or to participate in an experiment after the patient understands the risks involved
  16. hypothesis
    a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
  17. mean
    an average computed by adding some function of the numbers
  18. placebo
    an innocuous or inert medication
  19. standard deviation
    the square root of the variance
  20. theory
    a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the world
  21. variable
    something that is likely to change
  22. altruism
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  23. attractiveness
    the quality of arousing interest
  24. catharsis
    purging of emotional tensions
  25. collectivism
    a theory that the people should own the means of production
  26. complementarity
    a relation between two opposite states or principles that together exhaust the possibilities
  27. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
  28. conformity
    correspondence in form, type, or appearance
  29. credibility
    the quality of being believable or trustworthy
  30. crowding
    a situation in which people or things are crowded together
  31. culture
    all the knowledge and values shared by a society
  32. debriefing
    a meeting in which someone reports on a mission or task
  33. deception
    a misleading falsehood
  34. dependent variable
    a quantity whose value depends on another quantity
  35. displacement
    the act of taking the position of another
  36. framing
    a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
  37. frustration
    an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
  38. groupthink
    decision making by a group
  39. heuristic
    a commonsense rule to help solve some problem
  40. hypothesis
    a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
  41. independent variable
    a value that does not depend on changes in other values
  42. individualism
    the quality of being a single thing or person
  43. informed consent
    consent by a patient to undergo a medical or surgical treatment or to participate in an experiment after the patient understands the risks involved
  44. obedience
    the trait of being willing to follow commands or guidance
  45. persuasion
    communication intended to induce belief or action
  46. priming
    the act of making something ready
  47. proximity
    the property of being close together
  48. random sampling
    the selection of a random sample
  49. regression toward the mean
    the relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x)
  50. self-esteem
    a feeling of pride in yourself
  51. self-serving
    interested only in yourself
  52. schizophrenia
    a psychotic disorder characterized by distortions of reality
  53. antipsychotic
    tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
  54. psychological disorder
    a psychological disorder of thought or emotion
  55. psychological
    mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
  56. lobotomy
    surgery on nerves to and from the frontal lobe of the brain
  57. natural selection
    a process in which organisms evolve to adapt to environment
  58. amygdala
    the part of the brain responsible for emotional and behavioral reactions
  59. memory
    the cognitive process whereby past experience is remembered
  60. behaviorism
    an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
  61. problem solving
    the thought processes involved in solving a problem
  62. psychopathology
    the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior
  63. abnormal psychology
    the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior
  64. animal psychology
    the branch of psychology concerned with the behavior of animals
  65. applied psychology
    any of several branches of psychology that seek to apply psychological principles to practical problems of education or industry or marketing etc.
  66. behavioristic psychology
    an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
  67. behaviourism
    an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
  68. behaviouristic psychology
    an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
  69. child psychology
    the branch of psychology that studies the social and mental development of children
  70. cognitive psychology
    an approach to psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes
  71. comparative psychology
    the branch of psychology concerned with the behavior of animals
  72. developmental psychology
    the branch of psychology that studies the social and mental development of children
  73. differential psychology
    the branch of psychology that studies measurable differences between individuals
  74. experimental psychology
    the branch of psychology that uses experimental methods to study psychological issues
  75. genetic psychology
    the branch of psychology that studies the social and mental development of children
  76. group dynamics
    the branch of social psychology that studies the psychodynamics of interaction in social groups
  77. industrial psychology
    any of several branches of psychology that seek to apply psychological principles to practical problems of education or industry or marketing etc.
  78. psychodynamics
    the interrelation of conscious and unconscious processes and emotions that determine personality and motivation
  79. psycholinguistics
    the branch of cognitive psychology that studies the psychological basis of linguistic competence and performance
  80. psychometrics
    any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements
  81. psychometrika
    any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements
  82. psychometry
    any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements
  83. psychonomics
    the branch of psychology that uses experimental methods to study psychological issues
  84. psychophysics
    the branch of psychology concerned with quantitative relations between physical stimuli and their psychological effects
  85. psychophysiology
    the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes
  86. reflexology
    the study of the way living bodies react automatically to stimuli
  87. social psychology
    the branch of psychology that studies persons and their relationships with others and with groups and with society as a whole
  88. introvert
    a person who tends to shrink from social contacts
  89. stress
    a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
  90. delusion
    an erroneous belief held in the face of contrary evidence
  91. inhibition
    the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
  92. reinforcement
    a stimulus that strengthens the behavior that produced it
  93. sublimation
    making the expression of an impulse socially acceptable
  94. suppression
    the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
  95. abience
    an urge to withdraw or avoid a situation or an object
  96. abnormal psychology
    the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior
  97. adience
    an urge to accept or approach a situation or an object
  98. ambiversion
    (psychology) a balanced disposition intermediate between extroversion and introversion
  99. anima
    the inner self that is in touch with the unconscious
  100. animal psychology
    the branch of psychology concerned with the behavior of animals
  101. applied psychology
    any of several branches of psychology that seek to apply psychological principles to practical problems of education or industry or marketing etc.
  102. associationism
    (psychology) a theory that association is the basic principle of mental activity
  103. association theory
    (psychology) a theory that association is the basic principle of mental activity
  104. atomism
    (psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association
  105. behavior
    the aggregate of the responses made by an organism
  106. behaviorism
    an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
  107. behavioristic psychology
    an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
  108. behaviour
    the aggregate of the responses made by an organism
  109. behaviourism
    an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
  110. behaviouristic psychology
    an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
  111. clinical psychology
    the branch of psychology concerned with the treatment of abnormal mentation and behavior
  112. clinician
    a practitioner who works directly with patients
  113. cognitive operation
    the performance of some composite cognitive activity
  114. cognitive process
    the performance of some composite cognitive activity
  115. cognitive psychology
    an approach to psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes
  116. cognitive science
    the field of science concerned with cognition
  117. comparative psychology
    the branch of psychology concerned with the behavior of animals
  118. configurationism
    (psychology) a theory of psychology that emphasizes the importance of configurational properties
  119. constancy
    the tendency to give rise to similar perceptual experiences
  120. department of psychology
    the academic department responsible for teaching and research in psychology
  121. depth psychology
    a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
  122. developmental psychology
    the branch of psychology that studies the social and mental development of children
  123. differential psychology
    the branch of psychology that studies measurable differences between individuals
  124. double bind
    an unresolvable dilemma
  125. experimental psychology
    the branch of psychology that uses experimental methods to study psychological issues
  126. experimenter bias
    (psychology) bias introduced by an experimenter whose expectations about the outcome of the experiment can be subtly communicated to the participants in the experiment
  127. extraversion
    an extroverted disposition
  128. extravert
    (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
  129. extroversion
    an extroverted disposition
  130. extrovert
    a person directed toward others as opposed to the self
  131. Francis Galton
    English scientist (cousin of Charles Darwin) who explored many fields including heredity, meteorology, statistics, psychology, and anthropology; founder of eugenics and first to use fingerprints for identification (1822-1911)
  132. Freudian psychology
    the psychological theories of Sigmund Freud
  133. functionalism
    a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment
  134. G. Stanley Hall
    United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924)
  135. Galton
    English scientist (cousin of Charles Darwin) who explored many fields including heredity, meteorology, statistics, psychology, and anthropology; founder of eugenics and first to use fingerprints for identification (1822-1911)
  136. generalisation
    (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus
  137. generalization
    transfer of a learned response to a similar stimulus
  138. genetic psychology
    the branch of psychology that studies the social and mental development of children
  139. Gestalt law of organization
    a principle of Gestalt psychology that identifies factors leading to particular forms of perceptual organization
  140. Gestalt principle of organization
    a principle of Gestalt psychology that identifies factors leading to particular forms of perceptual organization
  141. Gestalt psychology
    (psychology) a theory of psychology that emphasizes the importance of configurational properties
  142. Granville Stanley Hall
    United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924)
  143. group dynamics
    the branch of social psychology that studies the psychodynamics of interaction in social groups
  144. habit
    an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a situation
  145. Hall
    United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924)
  146. image
    a personal facade that one presents to the world
  147. industrial psychology
    any of several branches of psychology that seek to apply psychological principles to practical problems of education or industry or marketing etc.
  148. Ingmar Bergman
    Swedish film director who used heavy symbolism and explored the psychology of the characters (born 1918)
  149. introjection
    (psychology) unconscious internalization of aspects of the world (especially aspects of persons) within the self in such a way that the internalized representation takes over the psychological functions of the external objects
  150. introversion
    an introverted disposition
  151. John Broadus Watson
    United States psychologist considered the founder of behavioristic psychology (1878-1958)
  152. Jungian psychology
    the psychological theories of Carl Jung
  153. law of effect
    (psychology) the principle that behaviors are selected by their consequences; behavior having good consequences tends to be repeated whereas behavior that leads to bad consequences is not repeated
  154. memory
    the cognitive study of how past experience is remembered
  155. mental condition
    (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic
  156. mental process
    the performance of some composite cognitive activity
  157. mental state
    (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic
  158. mental strain
    (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
  159. nervous strain
    (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
  160. neuropsychology
    the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes
  161. operation
    the performance of some composite cognitive activity
  162. perceptual constancy
    (psychology) the tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation
  163. perseverate
    repeat a response after cessation of the original stimulus
  164. persona
    an image of oneself that one presents to the world
  165. physiological psychology
    the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes
  166. presentational
    of or relating to a presentation
  167. problem solving
    the area of cognitive psychology that studies the processes involved in solving problems
  168. process
    the performance of some composite cognitive activity
  169. psychodynamics
    the branch of social psychology that deals with the processes and emotions that determine psychology and motivation
  170. psycholinguistic
    of or relating to the psychology of language
  171. psycholinguistics
    the branch of cognitive psychology that studies the psychological basis of linguistic competence and performance
  172. psychological
    of or relating to the science of mental life
  173. psychological condition
    (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic
  174. psychologically
    with regard to psychology
  175. psychologically
    in terms of psychology
  176. psychological state
    (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic
  177. psychologist
    a specialist in the science of mental life
  178. psychology
    the science of mental life
  179. psychology department
    the academic department responsible for teaching and research in psychology
  180. psychometrics
    any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements
  181. psychometrika
    any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements
  182. psychometry
    any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements
  183. psychonomics
    the branch of psychology that uses experimental methods to study psychological issues
  184. psychopathology
    the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior
  185. psychophysics
    the branch of psychology concerned with quantitative relations between physical stimuli and their psychological effects
  186. psychophysiology
    the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes
  187. psychotic belief
    (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
  188. readiness
    being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
  189. rehearsal
    a form of practice
  190. reinforcer
    (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it
  191. reinforcing stimulus
    (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it
  192. sensitisation
    (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations)
  193. sensitization
    the process of becoming highly responsive to situations
  194. set
    being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
  195. Sir Francis Galton
    English scientist (cousin of Charles Darwin) who explored many fields including heredity, meteorology, statistics, psychology, and anthropology; founder of eugenics and first to use fingerprints for identification (1822-1911)
  196. Skinnerian
    of or relating to B. F. Skinner or his behaviorist psychology
  197. social psychology
    the branch of psychology that studies persons and their relationships with others and with groups and with society as a whole
  198. stimulus generalisation
    (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus
  199. stimulus generalization
    (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus
  200. strain
    (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
  201. tenseness
    a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
  202. tension
    a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
  203. unitisation
    (psychology) the configuration of smaller units of information into large coordinated units
  204. unitization
    (psychology) the configuration of smaller units of information into large coordinated units
  205. use
    an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a situation
  206. Watson
    United States psychologist considered the founder of behavioristic psychology (1878-1958)
  207. cerebellum
    a major division of the vertebrate brain
  208. hypothalamus
    a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
  209. cerebrum
    anterior part of the brain consisting of two hemispheres
  210. pituitary gland
    the master gland of the endocrine system
  211. arteria cerebelli
    an artery that supplies the cerebellum
  212. arteria communicans
    any of three arteries in the brain that make up the circle of Willis
  213. basal ganglion
    any of several masses of subcortical grey matter at the base of each cerebral hemisphere that seem to be involved in the regulation of voluntary movement
  214. betweenbrain
    the posterior division of the forebrain
  215. brain cell
    a nerve cell in the brain
  216. brain stem
    the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus
  217. brain-stem
    the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus
  218. brainstem
    the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus
  219. cerebellar artery
    an artery that supplies the cerebellum
  220. cerebellar hemisphere
    either of two lateral lobes of the cerebellum
  221. cerebral peduncle
    a bundle of myelinated neurons joining different parts of the brain
  222. cerebrospinal fluid
    clear liquid produced in the ventricles of the brain
  223. circle of Willis
    a ring of arteries at the base of the brain
  224. communicating artery
    any of three arteries in the brain that make up the circle of Willis
  225. forebrain
    the anterior portion of the brain
  226. hindbrain
    the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem
  227. hypophysis
    the master gland of the endocrine system
  228. inferior colliculus
    an essential auditory center in the midbrain
  229. infundibulum
    any of various funnel-shaped parts of the body
  230. interbrain
    the posterior division of the forebrain
  231. locus niger
    a layer of deeply pigmented grey matter in the midbrain
  232. mamillary body
    one of two small round structures on the undersurface of the brain that form the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix
  233. mammillary body
    one of two small round structures on the undersurface of the brain that form the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix
  234. medulla oblongata
    lower or hindmost part of the brain
  235. mesencephalon
    the middle portion of the brain
  236. midbrain
    the middle portion of the brain
  237. myelencephalon
    the posterior part of the hindbrain in developing vertebrates; forms the medulla oblongata in adults
  238. neencephalon
    the part of the brain having the most recent phylogenetic origin; the cerebral cortex and related parts
  239. neoencephalon
    the part of the brain having the most recent phylogenetic origin; the cerebral cortex and related parts
  240. nervus opticus
    the cranial nerve that serves the retina
  241. nucleus niger
    a layer of deeply pigmented grey matter in the midbrain
  242. optic nerve
    the cranial nerve that serves the retina
  243. optic tract
    the cranial nerve that serves the retina
  244. paleocerebellum
    the anterior lobe of the cerebellum which was one of the earliest parts of the hindbrain to develop in mammals
  245. pineal eye
    a sensory structure capable of light reception located on the dorsal side of the diencephalon in various reptiles
  246. pituitary body
    the master gland of the endocrine system
  247. pons
    a band of nerve fibers linking the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum with the midbrain
  248. pons Varolii
    a band of nerve fibers linking the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum with the midbrain
  249. prosencephalon
    the anterior portion of the brain
  250. RAS
    the network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function
  251. respiratory center
    the center in the medulla oblongata and pons that integrates sensory information about the level of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood and determines the signals to be sent to the respiratory muscles
  252. reticular activating system
    the network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function
  253. reticular formation
    a complex neural network in the central core of the brainstem; monitors the state of the body and functions in such processes as arousal and sleep and attention and muscle tone
  254. RF
    a complex neural network in the central core of the brainstem; monitors the state of the body and functions in such processes as arousal and sleep and attention and muscle tone
  255. rhombencephalon
    the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem
  256. second cranial nerve
    the cranial nerve that serves the retina
  257. spinal fluid
    clear liquid produced in the ventricles of the brain
  258. substantia nigra
    a layer of deeply pigmented grey matter in the midbrain
  259. superior colliculus
    an essential visual center between the retina and the striate cortex
  260. telencephalon
    the anterior division of the forebrain
  261. thalamus
    large egg-shaped structure of gray matter located in the center of the brain
  262. third eye
    a sensory structure capable of light reception located on the dorsal side of the diencephalon in various reptiles
  263. thalmencephalon
    the posterior division of the forebrain
  264. vermis
    the narrow central part of the cerebellum between the two hemispheres
  265. vermis cerebelli
    the narrow central part of the cerebellum between the two hemispheres
  266. superego
    that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience
  267. identity
    the characteristics by which a thing or person is known
  268. individuality
    the quality of being a single thing or person
  269. identification
    the act of designating something
  270. personhood
    being a person
  271. anal personality
    (psychoanalysis) a personality characterized by meticulous neatness and suspicion and reserve; said to be formed in early childhood by fixation during the anal stage of development (usually as a consequence of toilet training)
  272. anal retentive personality
    (psychoanalysis) a personality characterized by meticulous neatness and suspicion and reserve; said to be formed in early childhood by fixation during the anal stage of development (usually as a consequence of toilet training)
  273. gender identity
    your identity as it is experienced with regard to your individuality as male or female, both male and female, or neither; awareness normally begin in infancy and is reinforced during adolescence
  274. genital personality
    (psychoanalysis) the mature personality which is not dominated by infantile pleasure drives
  275. narcissistic personality
    personality marked by self-love and self-absorption
  276. obsessive-compulsive personality
    personality characterized by a strong need to repeat certain acts or rituals
  277. oral personality
    (psychoanalysis) a personality characterized either by generous optimism or aggressive and ambitious selfishness; formed in early childhood by fixation during the oral stage of development
  278. personableness
    the complex of attributes that make a person socially attractive
  279. personal identity
    the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
  280. confederate
    united in a league
  281. disposition
    your usual mood
  282. gender
    properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of sex
  283. depression
    a sunken or lowered geological formation
  284. psychological
    mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
  285. daze
    confusion characterized by lack of clarity
  286. trance
    a psychological state induced by a magical incantation
  287. nirvana
    the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation
  288. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
  289. mania
    an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
  290. dysphoria
    abnormal depression and discontent
  291. phobia
    an anxiety disorder characterized by irrational fear
  292. anxiety
    a vague unpleasant emotion in anticipation of a misfortune
  293. hysteria
    state of violent mental agitation
  294. deja vu
    the experience of thinking a new situation already occurred
  295. aphasia
    inability to use language because of a brain lesion
  296. amnesia
    partial or total loss of memory
  297. daze
    confusion characterized by lack of clarity
  298. trance
    a psychological state induced by a magical incantation
  299. nirvana
    the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation
  300. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
  301. mania
    an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
  302. dysphoria
    abnormal depression and discontent
  303. phobia
    an anxiety disorder characterized by irrational fear
  304. anxiety
    a vague unpleasant emotion in anticipation of a misfortune
  305. hysteria
    state of violent mental agitation
  306. deja vu
    the experience of thinking a new situation already occurred
  307. aphasia
    inability to use language because of a brain lesion
  308. amnesia
    partial or total loss of memory
  309. behaviourism
    an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
  310. contempt
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  311. fear
    an emotion in anticipation of some specific pain or danger
  312. anger
    the state of being very annoyed
  313. sadness
    the state of experiencing sorrow
  314. joy
    the emotion of great happiness
  315. stress
    special emphasis attached to something
  316. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  317. psychology
    the science of mental life
  318. introvert
    a person who tends to shrink from social contacts
  319. heuristic
    a commonsense rule to help solve some problem
  320. altruism
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  321. zygote
    a fertilized egg
  322. adoption
    proceeding creating a parent-child relation between persons
  323. fraternal
    like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
  324. pathological
    relating to the study of diseases
  325. pathology
    the branch of medical science that studies diseases
  326. temperament
    your usual mood
  327. heredity
    the transmission of genetic factors to the next generation
  328. polarization
    having a relation between two opposite attributes
  329. trait
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  330. ion
    a particle that is electrically charged positive or negative
  331. impermeable
    preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through
  332. homeostasis
    metabolic equilibrium maintained by biological mechanisms
  333. volitional
    with deliberate intention
  334. somatic
    characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
  335. lesion
    any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
  336. parasympathetic
    of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system
  337. olfactory
    of or relating to the sense of smell
  338. aphasia
    inability to use language because of a brain lesion
  339. gustatory
    of or relating to the sense of taste
  340. agnosia
    inability to recognize objects by use of the senses
  341. transduction
    the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form
  342. proprioception
    the ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts
  343. gustation
    the faculty or act of tasting
  344. cochlear
    of or relating to the cochlea of the ear
  345. gustatory
    of or relating to the sense of taste
  346. vestibular
    relating to the sense of equilibrium
  347. photochemical
    of or relating to or produced by the effects of light on chemical systems
  348. operant
    having influence or producing an effect
  349. vicarious
    experienced at secondhand
  350. stimulus
    any information or event that acts to arouse action
  351. parsimonious
    excessively unwilling to spend
  352. contagion
    an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
  353. nomothetic
    relating to or involving the search for abstract universal principles
  354. idiographic
    relating to or involving the study of individuals
  355. parsimony
    extreme stinginess
  356. synonym
    a word that expresses the same or similar meaning
  357. androgynous
    having both male and female characteristics
  358. masculine
    associated with men and not with women
  359. feminine
    associated with women and not with men
  360. necrophilia
    an irresistible sexual attraction to dead bodies
  361. holistic
    emphasizing the organic relation between parts and the whole
  362. ambivalent
    uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
  363. introspection
    contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
  364. metric
    based on a decimal unit of measurement
  365. taxonomy
    a classification of organisms based on similarities
  366. epistemology
    the philosophical theory of knowledge
  367. empiricism
    the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
  368. rationalism
    the doctrine that reason is the basis for regulating conduct
  369. logical positivism
    the form of empiricism that bases all knowledge on perceptual experience (not on intuition or revelation)
  370. lexicon
    a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words
  371. syntax
    the study of the rules for forming admissible sentences
  372. maturational
    relating to or involved in full development
  373. prevalence
    the quality of being widespread
  374. incidence
    the relative frequency of occurrence of something
  375. maladaptive
    showing faulty adaptation
  376. psychopathology
    the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior
  377. dopamine
    a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension
  378. serotonin
    a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory
  379. norepinephrine
    a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
  380. precipitating
    bringing on suddenly or abruptly
  381. precipitate
    bring about abruptly
  382. predisposed
    made susceptible
  383. perpetuate
    cause to continue or prevail
  384. prognostic
    relating to prediction
  385. diathesis
    constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality
  386. inalterable
    not capable of being changed or altered
  387. beneficence
    the quality of being kind or helpful or generous
  388. maleficence
    doing or causing evil
  389. confidentiality
    discretion in keeping secret information
  390. tutelary
    providing protective supervision
  391. maladaptive
    showing faulty adaptation
  392. prognostic
    relating to prediction
  393. onset
    the beginning or early stages
  394. course
    a connected series of events or actions or developments
  395. prosody
    the study of poetic meter and the art of versification
  396. phoneme
    a distinct speech sound in a particular language
  397. eccentric
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  398. contemptible
    deserving of scorn or disrespect
Created on Mon Aug 05 22:05:10 EDT 2013 (updated Sat Jul 23 03:57:29 EDT 2016)

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