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Psychology Terms – Algesimeter
An instrument utilized for quantifying the intensity of pain feelings, typically employing a needle that can be put into the skin at varied measured depths until a predetermined pain response is elicited.
An instrument utilized for quantifying the intensity of pain feelings, typically employing a needle that can be put into the skin at varied measured depths until a predetermined pain response is elicited.
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Psychology Terms – Algesia
The perception of pain. [Derived from the Greek term algesis, which denotes the sensation of agony, combining algos meaning pain and the suffix -ia signifying a state or quality.]
The perception of pain. [Derived from the Greek term algesis, which denotes the sensation of agony, combining algos meaning pain and the suffix -ia signifying a state or quality.]
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Psychology Terms - Algaesthesia: sensitivity to pain. Also referred to as algaesthesis
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Psychology Terms – Alexithymia
A disruption of affect and cognition characterized by challenges in articulating or identifying one's emotions, along with a diminished affective and imaginative life.
A disruption of affect and cognition characterized by challenges in articulating or identifying one's emotions, along with a diminished affective and imaginative life.
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Psychology Terms - alexic acalculia noun Selective deficit in numerical reading abilities, known as numerical alexia.
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Psychology Terms - Affect
An emotion or subjectively experienced sensation, including happiness, sadness, fear, or rage. Blunted affect refers to a markedly diminished emotional manifestation. Flat affect refers to the absence or near absence of emotional expression, also known as affective flattening. Inappropriate affect, or incongruity of affect, refers to a dissonance between emotional expression and the subject of one's speech or thoughts. Labile affect denotes instability or fluctuation of emotions, while restricted or constricted affect signifies a reduction in the breadth of emotional expression.
An emotion or subjectively experienced sensation, including happiness, sadness, fear, or rage. Blunted affect refers to a markedly diminished emotional manifestation. Flat affect refers to the absence or near absence of emotional expression, also known as affective flattening. Inappropriate affect, or incongruity of affect, refers to a dissonance between emotional expression and the subject of one's speech or thoughts. Labile affect denotes instability or fluctuation of emotions, while restricted or constricted affect signifies a reduction in the breadth of emotional expression.
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Psychology Terms - Aetiology
Aetiology refers to the cause of a specific disorder or the examination of the causes of ailments in general. Etiology of the United States. aetiological adj. US etiological.
Aetiology refers to the cause of a specific disorder or the examination of the causes of ailments in general. Etiology of the United States. aetiological adj. US etiological.
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Psychology Terms- Aesthesiometer
A device for quantifying sensory discrimination, specifically for assessing the two-point threshold.
A device for quantifying sensory discrimination, specifically for assessing the two-point threshold.
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Psychology Terms – Aerophagia
The involuntary ingestion of air, a compulsive behavior that leads to abdominal discomfort and belching.
The involuntary ingestion of air, a compulsive behavior that leads to abdominal discomfort and belching.
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Psychology Terms – Aerobic
Pertaining to the production of energy through a metabolic process that necessitates oxygen or air. or akin to]
Pertaining to the production of energy through a metabolic process that necessitates oxygen or air. or akin to]
