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AGONIST

noun. 1. a neurotransmitter, narcotic, chemical, or other stimulant that ties itself to a receptor spot and elicits a reaction,…

AIDS DEMENTIA COMPLEX (ADC)

neuropsychological disorder completely credited to HIV, experienced by most persons with highly-developed AIDS. Characterized by handicap in four regions: (i)…

AKINESTHESIA

the inexistence, reduction, or disability of the kinesthetic sense perception.

ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE

in the DSM-IV-TR, a bundle of intellectual, attitudinal, and physiologic signs showing persistent use of alcohol regardless of immense difficulties…

ALCOHOL-INDUCED PERSISTING AMNESTIC DISORDER

a disruption in memory brought about by the enduring impacts of alcohol. The potential to be trained new information or…

ALFENTA

brand name for alfentanil

ALIENATION

noun. 1. alienation from one

ALLOCATION DECISION

1. with regard to decision principle, a preference in which a person will need to come to a conclusion about…

ALL-OR-NONE LEARNING HYPOTHESIS

the standard which applies that during any one educational period, the gaining of knowledge takes place either in totality or…

ALPHA MOTOR NEURON

1. a motor neuron that regulates the primary extrafusal fibers of a muscle. Commonly referred to as alpha fiber. 2.…

ALTER

noun. 1. any number of the additional characteristics of an individual with DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder). 2. the second person…

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

just about any untraditional or alternative educational climate where data, training, or also tutoring are rendered.

ALZHEIMER'S FACILITIES

centers purposely structured to enhance the proper care of those with Alzheimer

AMBIGUOUS GENITALIA

sex organs that aren't completely distinguished, for example, females produced with a clitoris that could perhaps be taken wrongly for…

AMBULATORY SCHIZOPHRENIA

a health problem during which someone who was put in the hospital earlier due to substantial ailments and then declared…

AMERICAN BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (ABPP)

the comprehensive group for thirteen psychology specialization panels in the U.S. Developed in 1947, its objective is to setup, apply,…

AMERICAN PSYCHOSOMATIC SOCIETY (APS)

an all-encompassing pro enterprise formed where 1942 with an objective slated to encourage a science-based comprehension of the complex relationships…

AMINOPTERIN

noun. A narcotic or non-narcotic that is alike to methotrexate that is occasionally employed in non-medical scenarios to elicit an…

AMPHETAMINE DEPENDENCE

a group of mental, attitudinal, and physiological indicators of ongoing use of an amphetamine or similar compound regardless of the…

AMYGDALA

noun. A part of the limbic system- a pear-shaped construction housed in the middle region of the temporal lobe within…