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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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CELLULAR AUTOMATA

pl. n. discrete models of biological systems that utilize computer programs. Displayed on a computer screen, an array of cells

CENESTHESIA (COENESTHESIA)

n. a psychological awareness of the processes occurring in one's body. It arises from the bodily sensations which one experiences,

CENESTHOPATHY

n. a general feeling of ill health which has not been pinpointed to a particular organ or region of the

CENSOR

n. in psychoanalytic theory, refers to the aspect of the mind - specifically, the preconscious - which represses (or censors)

CENSORED DATA

n. data in which statistical methods of measures and estimates are not applicable. Specifically, it is a set of data

CENSUS

n. an official and complete count of the population in its entirety. It includes demographic information about members belonging to

CENSUS TRACT

n. a small geographical area which is generally homogenous in population. Its boundaries are defined so as to facilitate the

CENTER

n. in neurophysiology, refers to a structure or region of the body responsible for the control of a particular function.

CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES DEPRESSION SCALE (CES-D)

n. a self-administered screening test which is commonly-used to assess a person's depression quotient. On a 20-item rating scale, this

CENTER MEDIAN

n. the largest among the intralaminal nuclei, consisting of hundreds of thousands of neurons and numbering 664,000, more or less.

CENTER OF GRAVITY

n. the theoretical central axis of the body which serves as a main point of balance. It is the location

CENTERING

n. in sports psychology, refers to a technique that enhances athletic peformance. It instructs and assists athletes on how to

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

(CDC) a U.S. federal agency which plays a central role in public health and safety. Mainly, it is concerned with

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES

(CMS) a U.S. federal agency under the Health and Human Services department. It is primarily tasked with administering the Medicare

CENTER-SURROUND ANTAGONISM

n. an interaction observed between the center and the surround regions of receptive fields, particularly those of visual, photoreceptor cells

BASELINE ASSESSMENT 1

The measurement of characteristics displayed by an individual or population prior to any planned interventions which allows researchers to evaluate

BECK ANXIETY INVENTORY (BAD)

is a self reported 21-item measure used to assess the level of anxiety an individual experiences. The test was designed

BEHAVIOR FIELD

A set of accumulated factors or conditions that create a certain set of behaviours.

BENEFFECTANCE

The combination of benevolence and effectiveness. Self-deception enhances their actions so they appear to morally good. See positive illusion.

BETA COEFFICIENT, BETEL NUT

Seed of the Areca Palm used as a stimulant by natives who chew the nuts. It contains a drug called