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N., Sam M.S.

Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics.
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NEODISSOCIATIVE THEORY

is one of the many theories which explains the phenomena of hypnosis as a result of an individuals divided consciousness.

NEO-FREUDIAN 1

such as U.S. psychoanalyst Karen Homey (1885 - 1952) and U.S. psychiatrist Harry Stack Sullivan (1892 - 1949). Neo-Freudian describes

NEOLALIA

otherwise known as neolallism, it

NEOLOCAL

is the process of moving away from a newly married couples family when social protocol insists.

NEOLOGISM

is a word which has been entirely made up by an individuals which are normally nonsensical and unrecognizable. Typically associated

NEOLOGISTIC JARGON

otherwise known as neologistic paraphasia, where the speech produced is unintelligible and a mixture of inappropriately combined words.

NEO-MALTHUSIAN

the idea that family planning and the effective use of contraception can support population control and without these restrictions, populations

NEONATAL

describes a child who has recently been born.

NEONATAL DRUG DEPENDENCY SYNDROME

typically results in a low weight of the child which is due to a mothers drug addiction or usage which

NEONATAL IMITATION

is the tendency for new-born babies to reproduce, imitate or copy behaviours which they observe.

NEONATAL PERIOD

describes the period of time following the birth of a child up to 1 month of age where they become

NEONATE

is a new-born baby, whether they are human or nonhuman animal. Depending on the time of birth in relation to

NEONATICIDE

is the killing or murder of a child who is less than 24 hours old.

NEONATIVISM

is the philosophical standpoint that most knowledge, for example some aspects of language are innate and do not require any

NEOPHASIA

describes a language system which is created an individual with its own vocabulary and grammar.

NEOPHENOMENOLOGY

first attributed to U.S. psychologists donal Snvff (1904 - 1967) and Arthur W. Combs (1912 - 1999) which explains the

NEOPHILIA

describes a strong desire for anything new.

NEOPHOBIA

describes a persistence and irrational fear of anything considered new or unfamiliar.

NEOPLASM

is a term which is normally used to describe a new, abnormal malignant tumour, as seen in cases of cancer.

NEOPLATONISM

was first taught by Greek philosopher Plato (c. 427 - c.347) explains that there is another new and perfect world