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PSYCHIC LINK

In theory, in the fields of parapsychology and spiritualism, there exists a direct connection between one mind and other, without

PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY

The conduct of therapy using classic psychoanalysis. It is basically one-on-one interactions between therapist and client examining unconscious motives and

PSYCHOENDOCRINOLOGY

A science that consists of studying the hormonal system to discover sites and processes that may influence biological, behavioral or

PSYCHOKINESIS (PK)

The supposed ability of some psychics to move objects or alter them in some way from a distance. That is

PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

The opposite of organic factors, functional factors contribute to the development of personality, maintain health and well-being and the structure

PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST

A test designed to measure attributes useful to psychologists. These data points include scores for mechanical aptitude, abstract thinking, reasoning

PSYCHOMOTILITY

A movement or habit controlled by a mental process; for example, a tic, trembling or limping. Such symptoms may be

PSYCHOPATHIA SEXUALIS

Richard Krafft-Ebing's name for sexual deviancy. Also the name of his 1886 book on the subject.

PSYCHOSCIENCE

A science dealing with mind, function and behavior. Also a science dealing with mental diseases and disorders and their treatment.

PSYCHOSOCIAL THERAPY

Therapy developed to address interpersonal aspects as they relate to possible problem situations. This therapy is designed to help a

PSYCHOTIC MANNERISM

A mannerism that is either related or affected by psychosis.

PUBLIC RESIDENTIAL FACILITY

A residential facility operated, staffed and financed by the government. Usually referring to a larger institution such as a State

PULMONARY EMBOLISM

A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot obstructs a pulmonary artery and a loss of blood flow to lung

PURE COLOR

Sensing the color of light composed of a single wavelength.

PURPOSIVE ACCIDENT

Also referred to as an intentional accident, an act that at first appears accidental but has an underlying purposeful deliberation.

PYGMYISM

Pygmatism is a hereditary condition characterized by well proportioned but dwarfed body. The body type is prevalent for certain groups

PRESPEECH DEVELOPMENT

Development of speech is dependent upon a child's earliest experiences.

PRESUPPOSITION

A supposition based upon the context of a statement.

PREVERBAL

Literally "before verbal" preverbal describes how children use sound and action to communicate prior to picking up language.

PRIMAL THERAPY

Developed by U.S psychologist Arthur Janov, Primal therapy is a therapy that encourages clients to release their feelings and emotions