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General psychology
Information concerning Psychology in general.
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR)
Psychology; General psychology
The current diagnostic and statistical manual of the American Psychiatric Association that classifies, defines, and describes mental disorders. The DSM-IV works around 5 axes. Axis I focuses on ...
Nature–nurture controversy
Psychology; General psychology
The debate concerning the relative importance of heredity (nature) and learning or experience (nurture) in determining development and behavior.
Norm crystallisation
Psychology; General psychology
The convergence of the expectations of a group of individuals into a common perspective as they talk and carry out activities together.
Maturation
Psychology; General psychology
The continuing influence of heredity throughout development; the age-related physical and behavioural changes characteristic of a species.
Reliability
Psychology; General psychology
The degree to which a test produces similar scores each time it is used; stability or consistency of the scores produced by an instrument.
Psychology
Psychology; General psychology
The scientific study of the behaviour of individuals and their mental processes.
Psychoneuroimmunology
Psychology; General psychology
The research area that investigates interactions between psychological processes, such as responses to stress, and the functions of the immune system.
