Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Alzheimer
Deutsch: Alzheimer / Español: Alzheimer / Português: Alzheimer / Français: Alzheimer / Italiano: Alzheimer
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects cognitive functioning, leading to severe memory loss, impaired thinking skills, and changes in behavior and personality. It is one of the most common forms of senility among the elderly; involves a progressive loss of memory and other cognitive functions.
Pituitary
Deutsch: Hypophyse / Español: Pituitaria / Português: Hipófise / Français: Hypophyse / Italiano: Ipofisi
The pituitary is a "master gland" located at the base of the brain that regulates the endocrine glands and produces growth hormone.
Pituitary in the psychology context often refers to the pituitary gland, a small but critical gland located at the base of the brain. This gland is also known as the "master gland" because it produces hormones that regulate many key functions of other endocrine glands in the body.
Highway
Highway in the context of psychology refers to a metaphorical term used to describe the cognitive or emotional pathways through which information, thoughts, feelings, or behaviors flow within an individual's mind. It represents the channels or routes that thoughts and emotions can take, often influenced by various psychological processes and factors. These "highways" can vary in terms of their clarity, speed, and efficiency, affecting how individuals perceive, process, and respond to the world around them.
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.