Psychology Glossary

The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .

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- Philo (ca. 25 B.C. to A.D. 50) : Philo refers to a Neoplatonist who combined Jewish theology with Plato's philosophy. Philo differentiated between the lower Self (the body) and a spiritual self, which is made in God's imag

Fear of Meaninglessness refers to the fear of having no direction, purpose, or ultimate

Person (or trait) praise is a praise focusing on desirable personality traits such as intelligence. Person (or trait) praise fosters performance goals in achievement contexts

Binge/Purge refers to a type of Anorexia Nervosa in which periodic bingeing or purging behaviors occur along with behaviors that meet the criteria for Anorexia Nervosa