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KembaraXtra-Psychology - anaphase
The third stage of cell division in mitosis, during which paired chromosomes separate and are actively pulled toward opposite poles of the spindle apparatus, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes; the term is also used for either of the two corresponding stages in meiosis, where chromosome separation contributes to genetic variation.
The third stage of cell division in mitosis, during which paired chromosomes separate and are actively pulled toward opposite poles of the spindle apparatus, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes; the term is also used for either of the two corresponding stages in meiosis, where chromosome separation contributes to genetic variation.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology - androgynous
Describing a person or appearance that combines or blends both male and female physical, psychological, or behavioral characteristics, often discussed in relation to gender expression and identity.
Describing a person or appearance that combines or blends both male and female physical, psychological, or behavioral characteristics, often discussed in relation to gender expression and identity.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology - androgenous
A biological term describing an organism that produces only male offspring, a meaning that is frequently confused with “androgynous,” despite the two terms having distinct definitions and origins.
A biological term describing an organism that produces only male offspring, a meaning that is frequently confused with “androgynous,” despite the two terms having distinct definitions and origins.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology - androgenization
The developmental process by which exposure to androgens during prenatal development leads to the formation of male-typical sex organs and physiological characteristics in an embryo.
The developmental process by which exposure to androgens during prenatal development leads to the formation of male-typical sex organs and physiological characteristics in an embryo.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology - androgen decline in the ageing male
A condition referring to the gradual reduction of testosterone levels in aging men, often associated with symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, reduced sexual desire, and mood changes, and sometimes discussed in relation to irritable male syndrome or abbreviated as ADAM.
A condition referring to the gradual reduction of testosterone levels in aging men, often associated with symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, reduced sexual desire, and mood changes, and sometimes discussed in relation to irritable male syndrome or abbreviated as ADAM.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology - androgenic
An adjective describing anything related to or influenced by androgens, including physiological processes, physical traits, or pharmacological effects associated with male sex hormones.
An adjective describing anything related to or influenced by androgens, including physiological processes, physical traits, or pharmacological effects associated with male sex hormones.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology - androgen
A class of male sex hormones, such as testosterone, produced primarily by the testes and responsible for the development of male reproductive organs, regulation of libido, and the emergence of masculine secondary sexual characteristics, as well as synthetic substances that mimic these biological effects.
A class of male sex hormones, such as testosterone, produced primarily by the testes and responsible for the development of male reproductive organs, regulation of libido, and the emergence of masculine secondary sexual characteristics, as well as synthetic substances that mimic these biological effects.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology - ancient mariner effect
A social phenomenon in which individuals are more inclined to disclose deeply personal or emotional information to strangers than to acquaintances, often because strangers are perceived as nonjudgmental and unlikely to have lasting social consequences.
A social phenomenon in which individuals are more inclined to disclose deeply personal or emotional information to strangers than to acquaintances, often because strangers are perceived as nonjudgmental and unlikely to have lasting social consequences.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology - anchor test
In psychometric testing, a shared set of standardized items included across multiple test forms to link scores and establish equivalence, allowing results from different versions of a test to be compared meaningfully.
In psychometric testing, a shared set of standardized items included across multiple test forms to link scores and establish equivalence, allowing results from different versions of a test to be compared meaningfully.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology - anchoring and adjustment
A cognitive heuristic in which judgments and estimates are made by starting from an initial reference point, or anchor, and then adjusting away from it; because these adjustments are usually insufficient, final judgments remain biased toward the original anchor, even when the anchor is arbitrary or misleading.
A cognitive heuristic in which judgments and estimates are made by starting from an initial reference point, or anchor, and then adjusting away from it; because these adjustments are usually insufficient, final judgments remain biased toward the original anchor, even when the anchor is arbitrary or misleading.
