Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Modafinil
Modafinil refers to an oral drug for the treatment of Narcolepsy which was first approved by the FDA in 1998.
Pica
Pica refers to a form of eating disorder in which the infant or toddler persists in eating inedible, non-nutritive substances, such as dirt or feces, commonly associated with mental retardation.
Therapeutic Relationship
Deutsch: Therapeutische Beziehung / Español: Relación Terapéutica / Português: Relação Terapêutica / Français: Relation Thérapeutique / Italiano: Relazione Terapeutica
In the context of psychology, a therapeutic relationship refers to the professional relationship between a therapist and a client, which is central to the process and effectiveness of therapy. This relationship is built on trust, respect, and confidentiality and is structured to facilitate personal growth, self-understanding, and psychological healing.
Phonics
Deutsch: Phonik / Español: Fonética / Português: Fônica / Français: Phonétique / Italiano: Fonetica
Phonics refers to the understanding that there is a predictable relationship between phonemes (the sounds of spoken language) and graphemes (the letters and spellings that represent those sounds in written language).