BEHAVIOR
n. an action, activity, or process which can be observed and measured. Often, these actions, activities, and processes are initiated in response to stimuli...
BIOLOGICAL FACTOR
n. Anything which affects the function and behavior of a living organism. Internally, this factor can be a physical, physiological, chemical, neurological, or genetic...
Cultural Norms & Values in the African-American Population
Shiraev & Levy (2013) defines culture as, “A set of attitudes, behaviors, and symbols shared by a large group of people and usually communicated...
SOCIAL PRESSURE
the influence that is exerted on a person or group by another person or group. It includes rational argument, persuasion, conformity and demands. See...
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
the study of the basic principles, problems and methods that underlie the science of psychology. Includes human development, emotions, motivation, learning, senses, perception, thinking,...
MUSTURBATION
first proposed by U.S. psychotherapist Albert Ellis (1913 - ), musturbation is the tendency for an individual to meet often perfectionist and difficult targets...
Collectivist and Individualist Cultures
Collectivist cultures tend to use an authoritarian parenting style to instill cultural values or beliefs in the children. On the other hand, individualist cultures...
PSYCHOLOGICAL MODEL
A theory in psychology to predict outcomes and explain specific psychological processes. 2. Used to evaluate the performance of an individual utilizing a representation...
BEHAVIOR CHANGE
n. any modification in behavior (mainly human) in public health. The change may happen spontaneously and involuntarily without any intevention, or it may be...
Over-the-Counter Treatment for ADHD with L-Tyrosine
In the treatment of ADHD, physicians often prescribe stimulant medications or medications that inhibit reabsorption of stimulant neurotransmitters. However, these formulations often cause unpleasant...