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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 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 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-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 - 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 – Alethia
Inability to relinquish memories.
Inability to relinquish memories.
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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 – 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 - alexic acalculia noun Selective deficit in numerical reading abilities, known as numerical alexia.
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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.
