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Psychology Terms – Akrasia
A deficiency of willpower, or the act of contravening one's superior judgment. The notion was extensively examined by the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384–322 BC) in Nicomachean Ethics (Book 7), where he differentiated akrasia and its associated virtue, self-control, from self-indulgence and its related virtue, temperance. Aristotle exemplified the dichotomy through the act of consuming sweet foods: 'The former [the self-indulgent individual] is guided by his own volition, believing he should perpetually seek immediate gratification; whereas the latter [the akrates] does not share this belief yet nonetheless engages in the pursuit.' (Bekker edition, p. 1146b).
A deficiency of willpower, or the act of contravening one's superior judgment. The notion was extensively examined by the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384–322 BC) in Nicomachean Ethics (Book 7), where he differentiated akrasia and its associated virtue, self-control, from self-indulgence and its related virtue, temperance. Aristotle exemplified the dichotomy through the act of consuming sweet foods: 'The former [the self-indulgent individual] is guided by his own volition, believing he should perpetually seek immediate gratification; whereas the latter [the akrates] does not share this belief yet nonetheless engages in the pursuit.' (Bekker edition, p. 1146b).
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Psychology Terms – Akinesia
A reduction in spontaneous motor activity and a diminishment of normal gestures, occasionally resulting from a lesion in the supplementary motor region. Akinetopsia is a perceptual disorder marked by the inability to sense motion; stationary objects are visible, but their movement causes them to vanish. This condition is typically linked to a lesion in Area V5 (also known as MT) of the visual cortex, located at the posterior aspect of the middle temporal gyrus.
A reduction in spontaneous motor activity and a diminishment of normal gestures, occasionally resulting from a lesion in the supplementary motor region. Akinetopsia is a perceptual disorder marked by the inability to sense motion; stationary objects are visible, but their movement causes them to vanish. This condition is typically linked to a lesion in Area V5 (also known as MT) of the visual cortex, located at the posterior aspect of the middle temporal gyrus.
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Psychology Terms - Akinaesthesia
The absence of kinaesthesis or muscular sensibility, typically arising from central nervous system impairment. Also referred to as akinaesthesis.
The absence of kinaesthesis or muscular sensibility, typically arising from central nervous system impairment. Also referred to as akinaesthesis.
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Psychology Terms – Alexia
A condition characterized by the inability to read written or printed words, commonly referred to as dyslexia, also known as visual aphasia or, in non-technical terms, word blindness.
A condition characterized by the inability to read written or printed words, commonly referred to as dyslexia, also known as visual aphasia or, in non-technical terms, word blindness.
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Psychology Terms - Alexander Technique
A method for enhancing posture, physical motions, and respiration, thereby alleviating tension and augmenting confidence, particularly favored by actors, musicians, and other performing artists.
A method for enhancing posture, physical motions, and respiration, thereby alleviating tension and augmenting confidence, particularly favored by actors, musicians, and other performing artists.
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Psychology Terms – Alethia
Inability to relinquish memories.
Inability to relinquish memories.
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Psychology Terms - Aldehyde dehydrogenase
is an enzyme that participates in alcohol metabolism and is inhibited by the drug Antabuse (disulfiram), resulting in the buildup of acetaldehyde in the body.
is an enzyme that participates in alcohol metabolism and is inhibited by the drug Antabuse (disulfiram), resulting in the buildup of acetaldehyde in the body.
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Psychology Terms - Alcohol-related disorders
refer to substance-related and addictive disorders in the DSM-5 specifically linked to alcohol consumption, encompassing alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, Korsakoff's psychosis, and many alcohol-induced disorders. The DSM-5 categorizes alcohol use disorder, alcohol intoxication, and alcohol withdrawal as distinct disorders.
refer to substance-related and addictive disorders in the DSM-5 specifically linked to alcohol consumption, encompassing alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, Korsakoff's psychosis, and many alcohol-induced disorders. The DSM-5 categorizes alcohol use disorder, alcohol intoxication, and alcohol withdrawal as distinct disorders.
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Psychology Terms - Alcohol hallucinosis
It is an organic condition marked by auditory hallucinations without clouding of consciousness, typically occurring in the initial days of detoxification from persistent alcohol usage.
It is an organic condition marked by auditory hallucinations without clouding of consciousness, typically occurring in the initial days of detoxification from persistent alcohol usage.
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Psychology Terms -Alcohol dependency
is a type of substance dependence characterized by physiological reliance on alcohol, evidenced by tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. Also referred to as alcoholism
is a type of substance dependence characterized by physiological reliance on alcohol, evidenced by tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. Also referred to as alcoholism
