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PLANNED COMPARISON

a comparison among at least two means in analysis of variance or regression analysis which has been ascertained before the

PLAUSIBLE RIVAL HYPOTHESIS

a proposition which renders a logical alternative to the research hypothesis being examined.

PACEMAKER

noun. a natural or faux gadget which assists in establishing and preserving specific biological rhythms.

PAINFUL SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

discomfort happening during coitus, that might spam from irritation, if the vagina is swollen due to a bacterial infection, to

PALIN- (PALI-)

combining type: 1. repetition. 2. conversing of direction.

PANCREAS

noun. a gland, found close to the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity, which is aroused by secretin to disperse

PAPER-AND-PENCIL TEST

an examination wherein the problems or queries are penned, printed, or drawn and the answers are penned too.

PARACUSIA

noun. 1. semi-deafness, particularly to deeper tones. 2. any irregularity of hearing separate from primary deafness, like localis, disability regarding

PARAGIGANTOCELLULAR NUCLEUS (PGN)

an area of the brainstem reticular development which is involved in sleep.

PARALLEL PROCESSING

data processing wherein at least two chains of functions are carried out at the same time by independent processors. An

PARANOID HOSTILITY

rage and desire to hurt other people stemming from the delusion that they're persecuting or planning actions against one self.

PARAPHRASIA

noun. Reference: word salad.

PARATERESIOMANIA

noun. an irregular longing to view people undressing or participating in carnal activities. In the DSM-IV-TR, this is referred to

PARENTAL BEHAVIOR

the procedure involved in preparation for the birth of offspring and the behavior of one or both parents which assist

PARESTHESIA

noun. an irregular skin feeling, like burning, tingling, itching, tickling, or pricking, in the absence of exterior arousal. Paresthesia might

PARSE

verb. 1. with regard to vision, to disassemble an involved stimulant into its individual parts and traits. 2. with regard

PARTIALISM

noun. a form of paraphilia wherein a individual attains carnal gratification from contact with a body part of the carnal

PARTURITION

noun. the act or procedure of giving birth to a kid.

PASSIVE REHEARSAL

a method for storing data in short-term memory wherein a person comprises few individual, different objects for each rehearsal set.

PATERNALISM

a policy or outlook wherein those having power over other people extend this power into areas generally left to personal