Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Community health campaign
Community health campaign refers to a community-wide education program that provides information about how to lessen risk factors and promote health.
Somatoform
Deutsch: Somatoform / Español: Somatoforme / Português: Somatoforme / Français: Somatoforme / Italiano: Somatoforme
Somatoform disorders marked by unpleasant or painful physical symptoms that have no apparent organic cause and that are often not physiologically possible, suggesting that psychological factors are involved.
In psychology, somatoform refers to a category of disorders characterized by physical symptoms that suggest a medical Condition but are not fully explained by a general medical condition, the direct effects of a substance, or another mental disorder. The term is associated with the expression of psychological distress through physical means.
Syphilis
Deutsch: Syphilis / Español: sífilis / Português: sífilis / Français: syphilis / Italiano: sifilide
Syphilis is primarily known as a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. In the context of psychology, it is significant due to its potential effects on the brain and mental health, particularly in its later stages.
It is a bacterial STI that is divided into primary, secondary, and tertiary stages. A sexually transmitted infection that, in advanced stages, can attack major organ systems. a common sexually transmitted disease that may cross the placental barrier in the middle and later stages of pregnancy, causing miscarriage or serious birth defects.
Public health
Public health refers to the science of dealing with the protection and improvement of community health by organised community effort.