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General psychology
Information concerning Psychology in general.
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General psychology
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Psychology; General psychology
The use of electroconvulsive shock as an effective treatment for severe depression.
Self-awareness
Psychology; General psychology
The top level of consciousness; cognizance of the autobiographical character of personally experienced events.
Stereotype threat
Psychology; General psychology
The threat associated with being at risk for confirming a negative stereotype of one's group.
Cerebral hemispheres
Psychology; General psychology
The two halves of the cerebrum, connected by the corpus callosum.
Parental investment
Psychology; General psychology
The time and energy parents must spend raising their offspring.
Psychologist
Psychology; General psychology
A psychologist is an individual who holds a doctoral degree in psychology and is licenced or certified to furnish psychological diagnosis and treatment to patients. A psychologist can help people ...
