Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Selenium
Deutsch: Selen / Español: Selenio / Português: Selênio / Français: Sélénium / Italiano: Selenio
Selenium in the psychology context refers to a trace mineral that plays a vital role in brain health and cognitive function. Its antioxidant properties help protect the brain from oxidative stress, and it is involved in regulating mood, reducing anxiety, and potentially lowering the risk of certain neurological disorders. Selenium’s psychological relevance is primarily tied to its impact on mood regulation and mental well-being.
Sexual response
Sexual response refer to the series of physiological and psychological changes that occur in the body during sexual behavior.
Arthritis
Deutsch: Arthritis / Español: Artritis / Português: Artrite / Français: Arthrite / Italiano: Artrite
Arthritis in the psychology context refers to the study of the psychological impacts and considerations related to living with arthritis, a chronic Condition characterized by inflammation of the joints. This encompasses the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of managing and coping with arthritis, as well as the psychological interventions that can support individuals with this condition.
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.