Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
Below you see a selection of some articles of this glossary. You can use our search field in the upper right for finding specific articles.
Enjoy it!
Manic-Depression
A Manic-Depression consists of alternating moods of abnormal highs (mania) and lows (depression). Called bipolar disease because of the swings between these opposing poles in mood.
Korsakoff psychosis
Korsakoff psychosis refers to an amnestic disorder caused by damage to the Thalamus as a result of chronic, heavy alcohol use.
Hallucinatory
Hallucinatory refers to anything related to or characterized by hallucinations. Hallucinations are perceptual experiences in which individuals perceive things that are not actually present, such as seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling something that does not exist. These sensory experiences can occur in any of the five senses and are often vivid and compelling to the person experiencing them. Hallucinations can be associated with various medical, psychological, or psychiatric conditions and can have a significant impact on an individual's perception of reality and overall well-being.
Excitation
Deutsch: Erregung / Español: Excitación / Português: Excitação / Français: Excitation / Italian: Eccitazione
Excitation in the psychology context refers to the process by which a neuron or a neural network increases its activity, often resulting in an enhanced state of arousal or heightened responsiveness. This concept is crucial in understanding how the brain and nervous system function in response to various stimuli.