BIOPHYSICS
n. a scientific discipline which uses physical and mathematical models in explaining biological processes. Examples of its application include those…
BIOTRANSPORT
n. the movement and transportation of substances and molecules within the body. Specifically, there is an exchange which happens within…
BLAMING THE VICTIM
n. a social and psychological phenomenon wherein the fault in a crime (rape, robbery, assault) is attributed to the victim.…
BLIND ANALYSIS
n. a method of analyzing and interpreting data in which there is no prior knowledge or previous contact with the…
BLOCK SAMPLING
n. in statistics, refers to a sampling technique wherein samples are first collected from a well-defined population. This is subsequently…
BLUNTED AFFECT
n. an affect display which is dulled in tone and reduced in intensity. The person is observed to be unengaged…
BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER IBDD)
n. in DSM-IV-TR, refers to a somatoform disorder wherein a person is excessively concerned and preoccupied with the slightest anomaly…
BODY THERAPIES
n. a set of therapies designed to provide relief and reduce tension from psychological conditions. These are achieved through massage,…
BOND-SAMPLING THEORY OF HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
n. a theory on intelligence which postulates that, rather than human intelligence being based on one single factor, it should…
BORG SCALE
n. a set of two scales used to measure intensity of training and exertion during exercise. On one hand, the…
BOUNDARY DETECTOR
n. in computer science and artificial vision, refers to the computation needed in order to detect the actual boundaries of…
BRADYLEXIA
n. a condition characterized by extreme slowness in reading. Despite normal intelligence, there are people who read slower than others,…
BRAIN DAMAGE
n. injury to the brain that manifests as signs of impairment in cognitive, sensory, and motor skills mediated by the…
BRAIN SCAN
n. a method used to visualize blood flow in the cerebrum and detect abnormalities such as lesions, tumors, or infarctions.…
BRAND NAME
n. the trade name of a product by which it is known and by which it belongs to a particular…
BREECH BIRTH
n. a type of birth presentation in which the baby is delivered feet or buttocks first. This is in contrast…
BRIGHTNESS PERCEPTION
n. the ability to recognize a visual stimulus and form an impression on its intensity of light. The interpretation of…
BROMAZEPAM
n. a medication prescribed for patients with extreme nervousness and nervous tension. (trade name: Lectopam) It is a slow-onset, mild-acting…