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Psychology Terms - AIDS dementia complex
Another term for *HIV-associated dementia. AIDS-related complicated noun. A constellation of flu-like symptoms that frequently precede the onset of full-blown AIDS includes lymphadenopathy, nocturnal hyperhidrosis, persistent pyrexia, cough, pharyngitis, and chronic diarrhea.
Another term for *HIV-associated dementia. AIDS-related complicated noun. A constellation of flu-like symptoms that frequently precede the onset of full-blown AIDS includes lymphadenopathy, nocturnal hyperhidrosis, persistent pyrexia, cough, pharyngitis, and chronic diarrhea.
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Psychology Terms – AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, a condition thought to be induced by the HIV retrovirus and transmitted through infected blood entering the body, particularly via transfusion, needle sharing among intravenous drug users, sexual intercourse, or from a mother to her fetus through the placenta. It is marked by the death of T lymphocytes and the resultant lack of immunity against opportunistic infections. Nearly fifty percent of all AIDS patients acquire HIV-associated dementia.
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, a condition thought to be induced by the HIV retrovirus and transmitted through infected blood entering the body, particularly via transfusion, needle sharing among intravenous drug users, sexual intercourse, or from a mother to her fetus through the placenta. It is marked by the death of T lymphocytes and the resultant lack of immunity against opportunistic infections. Nearly fifty percent of all AIDS patients acquire HIV-associated dementia.
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Psychology Terms - Aha experience
The sensation associated with instantaneous insight. Also referred to as an aha reaction or a eureka moment
The sensation associated with instantaneous insight. Also referred to as an aha reaction or a eureka moment
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Psychology Terms - Ahylognosia
refers to the diminished capacity to discern tactile features such as weight, density, or texture, although the ability to identify size and form remains intact.
refers to the diminished capacity to discern tactile features such as weight, density, or texture, although the ability to identify size and form remains intact.
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Psychology Terms -Ahedonia
A variant variation of anhedonia.
A variant variation of anhedonia.
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Psychology Terms – agrypnia
An atypical designation for *insomnia
An atypical designation for *insomnia
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Psychology Terms - alarm signal
A sound or message produced by a bird or animal in reaction to a danger or threat, which is acknowledged by other members of the same species as a signal to initiate evasive measures. It is occasionally categorized as a form of altruism, as it highlights the one issuing the alarm signal and may subject them to increased peril.
A sound or message produced by a bird or animal in reaction to a danger or threat, which is acknowledged by other members of the same species as a signal to initiate evasive measures. It is occasionally categorized as a form of altruism, as it highlights the one issuing the alarm signal and may subject them to increased peril.
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Psychology Terms - Alarm reaction
The initial phase of the *general adaptation syndrome to *stress (1), marked by an initial decrease in body temperature and blood pressure, succeeded by a countershock phase wherein hormones such as *cortisol (hydrocortisone), *adrenalin (epinephrine), and *noradrenalin (norepinephrine) are released into the bloodstream, initiating a biological defensive response.
The initial phase of the *general adaptation syndrome to *stress (1), marked by an initial decrease in body temperature and blood pressure, succeeded by a countershock phase wherein hormones such as *cortisol (hydrocortisone), *adrenalin (epinephrine), and *noradrenalin (norepinephrine) are released into the bloodstream, initiating a biological defensive response.
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Psychology Terms -Alarm pheromone
A pheromone emitted by an animal as an alarm signal, provoking a fear or panic response in conspecifics.
A pheromone emitted by an animal as an alarm signal, provoking a fear or panic response in conspecifics.
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Psychology Terms - alarm call
A voice alarm signal.
A voice alarm signal.
