ASCENDING PATHWAY 1
a connected route formed by nerve fibers intended to carry nerve impulses toward the brain from lower levels of the…
ASCENDING RETICULAR ACTIVATING SYSTEM (ARAS)
refers to the pathways that transmit nervous impulses from the reticular formation of the midbrain in an ascending manner through…
ASCENDING TRACT
a connected route formed by nerve fibers that are intended to carry nerve impulses toward the brain from lower levels…
ASCETICISM
n. refers to a character trait or lifestyle characterized by simplicity, the renunciation of physical pleasures, social withdrawal, and extreme…
ASCH CONFORMITY EFFECT
the tendency for individuals to conform to a greater extent when in groups - particularly in situations like those studied…
ASCH SITUATION
an experimental paradigm commonly used to study conformity to group opinion. Participants are led to believe that they are making…
ASCH, SOLOMON E
(1907-1996) Polish-born U.S. psychologist. Asch emigrated with his family to the United States in 1920 and then earned his doctorate…
ASCORBIC ACID
the chemical name for vitamin C, a nutrient inherent in many fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruits (see vitamin). Unlike…
ASIAN INFLUENZA
a type of influenza caused by the II2N2 strain of influenza virus, which was initially recorded in north China in…
AS-IF PERSONALITY
a personality style in which the individual behaves as if he or she was well adjusted, but in fact is…