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Psychology Terms – Adenine
A component base of ATP and nucleic acids, exhibiting an affinity for thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA. A abbrev. [Derived from Greek aden, meaning gland, combined with -ine to denote an organic component]
A component base of ATP and nucleic acids, exhibiting an affinity for thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA. A abbrev. [Derived from Greek aden, meaning gland, combined with -ine to denote an organic component]
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Psychology Terms -adenohypophysis
The anterior lobe of the hypophysis, commonly referred to as the anterior pituitary.
The anterior lobe of the hypophysis, commonly referred to as the anterior pituitary.
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Psychology Terms – Adenosine
A molecule composed of adenine and ribose, found in all cells in a combined form, serving as a neurotransmitter in the nervous system.
A molecule composed of adenine and ribose, found in all cells in a combined form, serving as a neurotransmitter in the nervous system.
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Psychology Terms -Adenylate cyclase
An enzyme located in the cell membrane that reacts to a hormone by catalyzing the transformation of ATP into cyclic AMP, serving as a second messenger.
An enzyme located in the cell membrane that reacts to a hormone by catalyzing the transformation of ATP into cyclic AMP, serving as a second messenger.
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Psychology Terms - Adequate stimuli
The specific form of stimulus to which a designated sensory receptor is attuned to respond, such as visible light for photoreceptors or audible sound for auditory receptors in the organ of Corti.
The specific form of stimulus to which a designated sensory receptor is attuned to respond, such as visible light for photoreceptors or audible sound for auditory receptors in the organ of Corti.
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Psychology Terms – Adiadochokinesia
A condition, occasionally categorized as a type of apraxia, characterized by the inability to execute quick rhythmic movements, such as finger tapping, often signifying cerebellar injury.
A condition, occasionally categorized as a type of apraxia, characterized by the inability to execute quick rhythmic movements, such as finger tapping, often signifying cerebellar injury.
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Psychology Terms - Adipose
Adipose: pertaining to, associated with, or composed of fat.
Adipose: pertaining to, associated with, or composed of fat.
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Psychology Terms – Adipose Tissue
Adipose tissue, noun. Adipose tissue in a human or animal body comprised of adipocytes.
Adipose tissue, noun. Adipose tissue in a human or animal body comprised of adipocytes.
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Psychology Terms - Adipsia
The lack of thirst or the refraining from fluid intake. Contrast polydipsia. [Derived from Greek a- meaning without + dipsa meaning thirst + -ia denoting a state or quality] adjacency pair noun A sequence including a singular stimulus utterance followed by a singular response utterance, exemplified as a question and answer format.
The lack of thirst or the refraining from fluid intake. Contrast polydipsia. [Derived from Greek a- meaning without + dipsa meaning thirst + -ia denoting a state or quality] adjacency pair noun A sequence including a singular stimulus utterance followed by a singular response utterance, exemplified as a question and answer format.
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Psychology Terms –Adjective Checklist
In psychometrics, a compilation of adjectives that can be designated as relevant or irrelevant to oneself, one's ideal self, another individual, or any other entity or concept. The phrase, when capitalized, explicitly refers to a measure of a selection of 300 adjectives, ranging from absent-minded to zany, curated by US psychologist Harrison G. Gough (1921–2014) and launched as a commercial test in 1952. The assessment produces 24 scores, encompassing metrics of personal adjustment, self-confidence, self-control, emotional lability, counseling readiness, several reaction styles, and 15 personality requirements, including achievement, dominance, and endurance. Gough examined its psychometric characteristics in a 1960 essay published in the journal Psychological Reports.
In psychometrics, a compilation of adjectives that can be designated as relevant or irrelevant to oneself, one's ideal self, another individual, or any other entity or concept. The phrase, when capitalized, explicitly refers to a measure of a selection of 300 adjectives, ranging from absent-minded to zany, curated by US psychologist Harrison G. Gough (1921–2014) and launched as a commercial test in 1952. The assessment produces 24 scores, encompassing metrics of personal adjustment, self-confidence, self-control, emotional lability, counseling readiness, several reaction styles, and 15 personality requirements, including achievement, dominance, and endurance. Gough examined its psychometric characteristics in a 1960 essay published in the journal Psychological Reports.
