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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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CALORIE

n. a unit of heat energy which fuels the human body and is burned through the process of metabolism. Also,

CALVINISM

n. a branch of Western Christianity which is Protestant in form. It is of the theology that God is omnipotent,

CAMARADERIE

n. the spirit of goodwill and rapport which pervades a unit such as a military or social group. Of a

CAMOUFLAGE

n. the act of concealing one's presence or identity in natural surroundings. It is a form of defense achieved through

CAMPBELL, DONALD THOMAS

(1916-1996) U.S. psychologist with a PhD in social psychology from University of California in Berkeley. He introduced standard concepts in

CAMPRAL

n. trade name for acamprosate. It is one of the most recent medications approved for use in alcohol dependence as

CAMPTOCORMIA

n. a medical condition wherein the back is flexed or bent forward at an uncomfortable-looking angle of 30 to 90

CAMPUS CRISIS CENTER

n. a center focused on addressing the needs of students in a college, university, or trade school. It may offer

CANADIAN MENTAL TRAINING REGISTRY

n. a registry system in Canada for professionals and consultants working in the field of sports psychology. As an agency,

CANADIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (CPA)

n. the primary organization which represents all psychologists practicing their profession all over Canada. Its objectives are to promote excellence,

CANALIZATION

n. in evolutionary genetics, refers to the repression of variation by containing them within narrow bounds. In neurology, refers to

CANCELLATION TEST

n. A neuropsychological test which assesses perceptual and motor speed. From a given list of items randomly-distributed on a page

CANCER

n. a group of pathological conditions characterized by the abnormal growth of cells. Locally, this abnormal mass may develop into

CANCER PHOBIA

n. an irrational fear of cancer which pervades one's thoughts. The fear of developing cancer becomes all-consuming, and this is

CANDIDIASIS

n. a commonly-occurring infection caused by yeastlike fungi (Genus Candida), usually that of Candida albicans. Aside from occurring in the

CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION

n. a non-profit organization which links families and children going through cancer. It provides information on childhood cancer treatment and

CANNABINOID

n. any one of a class of chemical compounds which have psychoactive properties. They activate cannabinoid receptors and effect a

CANNABIS

n. any of three plant species of the Genus Cannabis. (Species: sativa, indica, and ruderalis). In dried form, their flowers

CANNABIS ABUSE

n. in DSM-IV-TR, refers to a pattern of repeated and excessive cannabis use. Although addiction to the substance is rare,

CANNABIS DEPENDENCE

n. in DSM-IV-TR, refers to a set of cognitive, physiological, and behavioral symptoms which outwardly indicate continued use of cannabis.