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Psychology
The science that deals with the mental and behaviourial characteristics of an individual, community or society.
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assimilation
Psychology; General psychology
According to Piaget, the process whereby new cognitive elements are fitted in with old elements or modified to fit more easily; this process works in tandem with accommodation.
conservation
Psychology; General psychology
According to Piaget, the understanding that physical properties do not change when nothing is added or taken away, even though appearances may change.
frustration-aggression hypothesis
Psychology; General psychology
According to this hypothesis, frustration occurs in situations in which people are prevented or blocked from attaining their goals; a rise in frustration then leads to a greater ...
internalization
Psychology; General psychology
According to Vygotsky, the process through which children absorb knowledge from the social context.
need for achievement (n
Psychology; General psychology
Ach) An assumed basic human need to strive for achievement of goals that motivates a wide range of behavior and thinking.
hypnosis
Psychology; General psychology
An altered state of awareness characterized by deep relaxation, susceptibility to suggestions, and changes in perception, memory, motivation, and self-control.
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Psychology; General psychology
An anxiety disorder characterized by the persistent reexperience of traumatic events through distressing recollections, dreams, hallucinations, or dissociative flashbacks; ...
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- Behavior analysis (11155)
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- Feelings and states (263)
- General psychology (27052)
- Psychological disorders (166)
- Social psychology (356)