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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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resting potential
Psychology; General psychology
The polarization of cellular fluid within a neuron, which provides the capability to produce an action potential.
ion channels
Psychology; General psychology
The portions of neurons' cell membranes that selectively permit certain ions to flow in and out.
cochlea
Psychology; General psychology
The primary organ of hearing; a fluid-filled coiled tube located in the inner ear.
id
Psychology; General psychology
The primitive, unconscious part of the personality that operates irrationally and acts on impulse to pursue pleasure.
encoding specificity
Psychology; General psychology
The principle that subsequent retrieval of information is enhanced if cues received at the time of recall are consistent with those present at the time of encoding.
encoding
Psychology; General psychology
The process by which a mental representation is formed in memory.
Sub-categories
- Behavior analysis (11155)
- Emotions (46)
- Feelings and states (263)
- General psychology (27052)
- Psychological disorders (166)
- Social psychology (356)