REBOUND INSOMNIA
A phenomena associated with the cessation of use of hypnotic agents in the treatment of insomnia. The phenomena or condition…
RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE
The language received and processed by a person as opposed to her expressive language or the language she originates.
RECIPROCAL LIKING
A label for the attraction and cordiality that people have for others who are attracted to them.
RECOMBINANT DNA
A DNA molecule possessing a segment which has been introduced by genetic recombination or other comparable method. Recombinant DNA laboratory…
REDUPLICATIVE PARAMNESIA
Belief that a location has been duplicated, either existing in two or more locations at the same time, or that…
REFERRED SENSATION
Sensitivity perceived at a disparate point from the affected area. Also known as: eccentric perception.
REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY
A disorder of the sympathetic nervous system after a localized injury. May result in pain, loss of minerals from the…
REGIONAL CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW (RCBF RCBF)
A measure of the blood flow in a specific area of the brain, using positron emission tomography (PET scans) and/or…
REINCARNATION
A soul's rebirth in a different body. Belief that the soul survives corporeal death and is born again into a…
REJECTED CHILD
In peer groups, a child who is regularly talked about in negative terminology and inspires strong distaste in his or…
RELATIONSHIP
Particular type of connection between two or more entities or phenomena. A binding, usually continuous association between individuals wherein one…
RELAY NUCLEUS
Nucleus responsible for the relay of nerve impulses from a specific tract in the central nervous system to another tract.
REMEMBERING
To recall with effort or think of again. To retain information in memory. Spontaneously recalling information stored in the memory.
REMOTE PERCEPTION
Also called remote viewing, a parapsychological activity in which the subject attempts to see a scene or event at which…
REPARATIVE THERAPY
Also called conversion therapy, any of a wide range of pseudo-scientific therapies which claim to
REPRESENTATION
Using a symbol to take the place of a threatening object or repressed impulse. Encoded data within the mental structure…