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KembaraXtra-Psychology – Burnt Odour
Burnt odour is classified as one of the primary odour qualities in certain early olfactory classification systems. It resembles the smell of tar or charred material and reflects attempts to categorize olfactory perception into fundamental sensory types.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology – Burnout
Burnout is a condition of emotional and physical exhaustion resulting from prolonged stress, particularly occupational stress. Symptoms include fatigue, cynicism, reduced professional efficacy, and psychological distress. Burnout underscores the cumulative impact of chronic demands on mental health.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology – Bufotenin
Bufotenin is a psychoactive indole alkaloid found in certain plants, mushrooms, and toad secretions. Chemically related to serotonin, it produces hallucinogenic effects rather than serotonin’s typical regulatory functions. Its metabolism has been studied in relation to psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, although its exact role remains debated.
Bufotenin is a psychoactive indole alkaloid found in certain plants, mushrooms, and toad secretions. Chemically related to serotonin, it produces hallucinogenic effects rather than serotonin’s typical regulatory functions. Its metabolism has been studied in relation to psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, although its exact role remains debated.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology – Buffer Store
A buffer store is a temporary holding system in memory that retains information for short periods before it is processed or transferred. In models of working memory, components such as the phonological loop and visuospatial sketchpad function as buffer stores, enabling the short-term manipulation of verbal and visual information.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology – Buridan’s Ass
Buridan’s ass is a philosophical example illustrating decision-making paralysis. A hypothetical donkey placed exactly between two identical bales of hay is unable to choose and therefore starves. The scenario symbolizes approach–approach conflict and highlights the limitations of purely rational decision rules when options are equally attractive.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology – Bunsen–Roscoe Law
The Bunsen–Roscoe law, also known as Bloch’s law, states that the effect of light on a photosensitive substance depends on the product of intensity and duration. Expressed as I × t = k, it indicates that a brief, intense flash can have the same photochemical effect as a longer, dimmer exposure. The principle applies to visual perception at very short durations and to photographic processes.
The Bunsen–Roscoe law, also known as Bloch’s law, states that the effect of light on a photosensitive substance depends on the product of intensity and duration. Expressed as I × t = k, it indicates that a brief, intense flash can have the same photochemical effect as a longer, dimmer exposure. The principle applies to visual perception at very short durations and to photographic processes.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology – Bundle Hypothesis
The bundle hypothesis is the idea that a complex perception is simply the sum of its individual sensory elements. This view was criticized by Gestalt psychologists, who argued that perception involves organized wholes that are more than the mere aggregation of parts.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology – Bulimia
Bulimia originally referred to pathological overeating or excessive appetite. In modern usage, it is often shorthand for bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder involving cycles of binge eating and compensatory behaviors. The broader medical meaning includes hyperphagia resulting from neurological or metabolic causes.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology – Bulimia Nervosa (BN)
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge-eating episodes accompanied by inappropriate compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, laxative misuse, fasting, or excessive exercise. Individuals typically place excessive importance on body weight and shape in their self-evaluation. Unlike anorexia nervosa, body weight may remain within a normal range, making the disorder less visible but equally serious.
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KembaraXtra-Psychology – Bulbar
Bulbar describes structures related to the medulla oblongata or the medulla and pons collectively. The term originates from the bulb-like appearance of these brainstem regions. Bulbar symptoms often refer to difficulties in speech or swallowing resulting from brainstem dysfunction.
