Search Results for: psychology
Unconditioned stimulus
An unconditioned stimulus inherently triggers an automatic response, not reliant on deliberate prior learning. In contrast... Read More
Imprinting
What does imprinting mean? Have you watched the TV cartoon show “Tom and Jerry” with an episode of a duck and its... Read More
Thalassophobia
Among many psychological and psychiatric disorders, one is the fear of the ocean and the fear of deep water, which in... Read More
Independent variable
Independent Variable Definition To define an independent variable, let us first understand what a variable is. The word... Read More
Loose associations
Definition of Loose Associations When asked to define loose associations in psychology one can tell that it is a formal... Read More
Subliminal stimulus
Definition noun, plural: subliminal stimuli (physiology) A stimulus inadequate to generate an action potential and thereby... Read More
Precipitating factors
Precipitating Factor Definition Precipitating factors are factors that initiate or promote the onset of any illness,... Read More
Replication
Replication, in the general sense, is to create a copy or a duplicate. Thus, in biology, replication is commonly associated... Read More
Differentiation
Differentiation in biology is the process where less specialized cells undergo changes to develop specialized structures and... Read More
Supraliminal stimulus
Definition noun, plural: supraliminal stimuli A stimulus above the threshold of sensation or of awareness Supplement In... Read More
Oxytocin – Of Love, Fear, and Anxiety
Oxytocin has long had a reputation of being the "love hormone". It engenders social bonding, attachment, intimacy, and... Read More
Clinical neuroscience
Definition noun A branch of neuroscience that deals with the scientific study of the mechanisms underlying the different... Read More
Inherited traits
What are Inherited Traits? The characteristics or traits that are passed from parents to offspring are known as inherited... Read More
Implosive therapy
Definition noun A form of behavior therapy in which it utilizes a method for extinguishing anxiety through saturation... Read More
Orientation
orientation (Science: psychology) awareness of one's environment, with reference to person, time and... Read More
Neurogastronomy
Definition noun A discipline that is concerned with how the brain perceives food and flavor and how the latter affects... Read More
Dissociation
Dissociation 1. The act of separating or state of being separated. 2. (Science: chemistry) The separation of a molecule into... Read More
Neuroscience
Definition noun The branch of science that deals with the nervous system, particularly structure, development, function,... Read More
Prodromal period
There are five stages (or phases) of a disease. (Hattis, 2020). These stages are (1) Incubation period, (2) Prodromal... Read More
Molecular behaviour
molecular behaviour (Science: psychology) behaviour described in small response units rather than larger ones; a specific... Read More
Depolarization
Depolarization is the removal of polarity by a process or action. It might also be used to describe how such activity leads... Read More
Soft science
Definition noun Any of the specialized disciplines based on qualitative analysis or scientific investigations for which... Read More
Stimulus substitution
stimulus substitution --> classical conditioning (Science: psychology) learning that takes place when a conditioned... Read More
Avoidance-avoidance conflict
Definition (psychology) A psychological conflict or a situation of indecision and vacillation when an individual has to... Read More
Brontophobia
Brontophobia (Science: psychology) a morbid fear of thunder. Origin: gr. Phobos =... Read More
Dependency
Dependency (Science: psychology) The tendency of an individual or individuals to rely on others for advice, guidance, or... Read More
Standardization
standardization 1. The making of a solution of definite strength so that it may be used for comparison and in tests. 2.... Read More
Molar behaviour
molar behaviour (Science: psychology) behaviour described in large response units rather than smaller ones. Compare:... Read More
Resting potential
Resting Potential Definition The resting potential of a cell is defined as the difference in electrical potential across... Read More
Biology: Concepts & Connections with Student CD-ROM (5th Edition)
Biology: Concepts & Connections with Student CD-ROM (5th Edition) ... Read More
Theophrastus
Theophrastus (Science: person) theophrastus was born in Lesbos (island of lesbians) and is often called the father of... Read More
Approach-approach conflict
Definition (psychology) A psychological conflict or a situation of indecision where an individual is confronted having to... Read More
Theory of Neuroscience
Nezih OKTAR Journal of Neurological Sciences (Turkish) 2006, Volume 23, Number 3, Page(s) 155-158. An Open Access... Read More
Milk yields affected by music tempo
Dairy cows produce more milk when listening to REM's 'Everybody Hurts' or Beethoven's 'Pastoral Symphony' than when... Read More
Sense Organs in Insects
By Sachin Chorge Article submitted on January 2008 Article accepted on February 2008 Senses are the... Read More
Individual
Definition noun, plural: individuals (1) Any distinct person, object, or concept within a collection. (2) A single, separate... Read More