Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Cryotherapy
Deutsch: Kryotherapie / Español: Crioterapia / Português: Crioterapia / Français: Cryothérapie / Italiano: Crioterapia
Cryotherapy in the psychology context refers to the use of extremely low temperatures as a complementary or alternative treatment for certain psychological and mental health conditions. It is typically administered as whole-body cryotherapy (WBC), where an individual is briefly exposed to temperatures ranging from -100°C to -150°C (-148°F to -238°F) in a cryochamber, or as localized cryotherapy applied to specific areas of the body.
Lorazepam
Deutsch: Lorazepam / Español: Lorazepam / Português: Lorazepam / Français: Lorazepam / Italian: Lorazepam
Lorazepam in the psychology context is a medication commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and other conditions requiring sedation or anxiety relief. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, which work by enhancing the effect of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, resulting in a calming effect.
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.
Feminist
In the psychology context, feminist refers to a perspective or approach that applies feminist theories and principles to understand psychological phenomena. Feminist psychology critiques traditional research methods and theories that have historically overlooked or misrepresented women's experiences and contributions. It aims to address gender biases, promote equality, and incorporate the diverse experiences of women (and men) in psychological research, theory, and practice. This approach emphasizes the importance of considering gender, along with other intersecting identities such as race, class, and sexual orientation, in understanding human behavior and mental health.