General psychology

General psychology

Information concerning Psychology in general.

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Sensory receptors

Psychology; General psychology

Specialised cells that convert physical signals into cellular signals that are processed by the nervous system.

Parenting practises

Psychology; General psychology

Specific parenting behaviours that arise in response to particular parental goals.

Creativity

Psychology; General psychology

The ability to generate ideas or products that are both novel and appropriate to the circumstances.

Glia

Psychology; General psychology

The cells that hold neurons together and facilitate neural transmission, remove damaged and dead neurons, and prevent poisonous substances in the blood from reaching the brain.

Hormones

Psychology; General psychology

The chemical messengers, manufactured and secreted by the endocrine glands, that regulate metabolism and influence body growth, mood, and sexual characteristics.

Insomnia

Psychology; General psychology

The chronic inability to sleep normally; symptoms include difficulty in falling asleep, frequent waking, inability to return to sleep, and early-morning awakening.