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PHOTOPHOBIA

noun. A severe and frequently painful vulnerability to light. It might be correlated with migraines or with particular kinds of

PHRENIC NERVE

a nerve which initializes within the cervical plexus of the neck and transmits sensory and motor branches to the diaphragm,

PHYSICAL SYMBOL SYSTEM HYPOTHESIS

a hypothesis regarding the purpose and adequacy of capturing intelligence in computational systems. The hypothesis postulates that a necessary and

PHYSIOLOGICAL PARADIGM

the idea that cognitive disorders are caused by irregularities in neurological anatomy and processes. This viewpoint, that underlies the field

PIAGETIAN THEORY OF INTELLIGENCE

the theory of cognitive development posited by Jean Piaget, in accordance with intelligence that cultivates during four major phases: (i)

PIGEM'S QUESTION

a question modeled to induce projective reactions by a client undergoing a cognitive status examination. The question is generally a

PINEL'S SYSTEM

a categorization of cognitive disorders and indicators described in the 18th century. The four primary classifications were: dementia or mental

PLACEBO

noun.1. a pharmacologically inert compound which is frequently delivered as a control in testing new drugs. Placebos utilized in double-blind

PLANTAR REFLEX

the reflex of the flexing of the toes whenever the sole of someone's feet are stroked.

PLAYACTING

dramatic play wherein kids, adolescents, or adults take various parts. In the procedure , the engaged parties try out relationships-

PACKAGE TESTING

a type of product challenging which emphasizes the impacts of the package construction on customers' purchasing choices.

PAIRED ASSOCIATIONS,

(posited by Mary W. calkins]

PALINPHRASIA

involuntary repeating of terms or phrases when talking. Commonly referred to as paliphrasia.

PANEL STUDY

a longitudinal study wherein at least one group is followed over time.

PAPEZ'S THEORY OF EMOTION

an alteration of the cannon-bard theory postulating that the papez circuit is the place of integration and management of emotional

PARADIGM SHIFT

with regard to the influential 1962 analysis of scientific revolutions, an extremely significant and quite swift alteration in the entire

PARAGRAPH-MEANING TEST

a test of intellect, or an element of one, wherein the party involved is asked to describe the basic point,

PARALOGIA

1. adamantly illogical or delusional thinking and oral expression, at times, seen in schizophrenia. Commonly referred to as paralogical thinking-

PARANOID PSYCHOSIS

a psychotic state marked by persecutory delusions sans personality disorganization or decomposition.

PARAPRAXIS

an error which is considered to express unconscious desires, outlooks, or urges. Commonly referred to as parapraxia.