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General psychology
Information concerning Psychology in general.
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priory
Psychology; General psychology
A priori refers to the period of a study before data collection starts. For example, if we conduct an experiment on how caffeine effects concentration, we might predict that caffeine will increase ...
ABA Design
Psychology; General psychology
ABA refers to a specific type of research design in which you have a baseline period where no treatment is given and/or no variable is introduced (A), followed by a period in which the treatment or ...
abnormal
Psychology; General psychology
Although the terms "normal" and "abnormal" can be argued at great length, psychologists often define the term "abnormal" as deviating from what is considered the "norm" and not conforming to the ...
acculturation
Psychology; General psychology
The modification of the culture of a group or individual as a result of contact with a different culture
acetylcholine
Psychology; General psychology
Acetylcholine (ACh) is the most common type of neurotransmitter, and the most well understood. It's found in parts of the peripheral nervous system, spinal cord, and areas of the brain. In the ...
achievement motivation
Psychology; General psychology
Individual's need to meet realistic goals, receive feedback and experience a sense of accomplishment.
achievement test
Psychology; General psychology
A standardized test that is designed to measure an individual's level of knowledge in a particular area.
