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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
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Psychology Terms -Alcohol amnestic disorder
An alternative designation for *Korsakoff's psychosis. Also referred to as alcohol amnesic syndrome.
An alternative designation for *Korsakoff's psychosis. Also referred to as alcohol amnesic syndrome.
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Psychology Terms - Alcohol abuse
A type of substance misuse characterized by excessive consumption of alcohol, resulting in significant dysfunction at family, school, or job. When there is evidence of tolerance, withdrawal, or compulsive drinking, a diagnosis of alcohol dependence rather than alcohol abuse may be warranted. Preferred terminology: alcohol misuse.
A type of substance misuse characterized by excessive consumption of alcohol, resulting in significant dysfunction at family, school, or job. When there is evidence of tolerance, withdrawal, or compulsive drinking, a diagnosis of alcohol dependence rather than alcohol abuse may be warranted. Preferred terminology: alcohol misuse.
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Psychology Terms - Alcohol
Ethyl alcohol, a colorless volatile liquid and central nervous system depressant substance created by the fermentation of sugar, serving as the psychoactive component in intoxicating beverages. Its pharmacological mechanism, although not entirely elucidated, is partially attributed to the enhancement of the inhibitory neurotransmitter *GABA, likely via the activation of the GABA receptor complex. While the absorption and bioavailability of alcohol are influenced by body weight, sex, recent food intake, and various other factors, approximately one unit of alcohol (equivalent to one half pint of beer, one glass of wine, or one measure of spirits) consumed by an average individual weighing 150 lb (68 kg) typically results in aA blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of approximately 20 mg/dl results in significant impairment in performance on intricate hand-eye coordination tasks. Consuming two units in rapid succession, with alcohol typically metabolized at a rate of one unit per hour, elevates the BAC to 40 mg/dl, further impairing visual acuity. Three units correspond to a BAC of 60 mg/dl, resulting in a loss of coordination. Seven units yield a BAC of 140 mg/dl, accompanied by confusion, slurred speech, and ataxia. Twelve units result in a BAC of 240 mg/dl, leading to coma, while 14 units culminate in a BAC of 280 mg/dl, resulting in death. Upon alcohol consumption, inhibitory processes diminish initially, leading to an amplification of spinal reflexes and the emergence of behaviors (such as talkativeness, exuberance, and aggression) typically moderated by social inhibition—this explains the erroneous belief that it acts as a central nervous system stimulant. Also referred to as ethanol. Chemical formula C2H5OH. Alcoholic adj. 1. Pertaining to alcohol. A person with a dependency on alcohol. alcohol dependence Alcohol dependence
Ethyl alcohol, a colorless volatile liquid and central nervous system depressant substance created by the fermentation of sugar, serving as the psychoactive component in intoxicating beverages. Its pharmacological mechanism, although not entirely elucidated, is partially attributed to the enhancement of the inhibitory neurotransmitter *GABA, likely via the activation of the GABA receptor complex. While the absorption and bioavailability of alcohol are influenced by body weight, sex, recent food intake, and various other factors, approximately one unit of alcohol (equivalent to one half pint of beer, one glass of wine, or one measure of spirits) consumed by an average individual weighing 150 lb (68 kg) typically results in aA blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of approximately 20 mg/dl results in significant impairment in performance on intricate hand-eye coordination tasks. Consuming two units in rapid succession, with alcohol typically metabolized at a rate of one unit per hour, elevates the BAC to 40 mg/dl, further impairing visual acuity. Three units correspond to a BAC of 60 mg/dl, resulting in a loss of coordination. Seven units yield a BAC of 140 mg/dl, accompanied by confusion, slurred speech, and ataxia. Twelve units result in a BAC of 240 mg/dl, leading to coma, while 14 units culminate in a BAC of 280 mg/dl, resulting in death. Upon alcohol consumption, inhibitory processes diminish initially, leading to an amplification of spinal reflexes and the emergence of behaviors (such as talkativeness, exuberance, and aggression) typically moderated by social inhibition—this explains the erroneous belief that it acts as a central nervous system stimulant. Also referred to as ethanol. Chemical formula C2H5OH. Alcoholic adj. 1. Pertaining to alcohol. A person with a dependency on alcohol. alcohol dependence Alcohol dependence
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Psychology Terms – Albedo
The measure of reflectivity, quantified by the ratio of incident light that an item reflects.
The measure of reflectivity, quantified by the ratio of incident light that an item reflects.
