General psychology

General psychology

Information concerning Psychology in general.

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A-B-A design

Psychology; General psychology

Experimental design in which participants first experience the baseline condition (A), then experience the experimental treatment (B), and then return to the baseline (A).

Reciprocity norm

Psychology; General psychology

Expectation that favours will be returned—if someone does something for another person, that person should do something in return.

Impulsive aggression

Psychology; General psychology

Emotion-driven aggression produced in reaction to situations in the "heat of the moment."

Incentives

Psychology; General psychology

External stimuli or rewards that motivate behaviour although they do not relate directly to biological needs.

Traits

Psychology; General psychology

Enduring personal qualities or attributes that influence behaviour across situations.

Attachment

Psychology; General psychology

Emotional relationship between a child and the "regular caregiver.

Neurotic disorders

Psychology; General psychology

Mental disorders in which a person does not have signs of brain abnormalities and does not display grossly irrational thinking or violate basic norms but does experience subjective distress; a ...