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- Assortative mating (homogamy) : Assortative mating (homogamy ) refers to the tendency to mate with someone who has traits similar to one's own.

Assumption refers to a fact, statement, or premise that is considered true and that guides the underlying logic of a theory. Assumption is aso defined as a belief important in reasoning, accepted as fact but often unprovable.

Assumptive reality refer to assumptions about situations and people that one believes are real and true.

Assumptive worlds refers to the view that people live in social worlds based on certain beliefs or "assumptions " about reality. Assumptive worlds are strongly held set of assumptions about thw world and the self which is confidently maintained and used as means of recognizing, planning, and acting (Parkes, 1975a) Moreover, Janoff-Bulman described an Assumptive world as a conceptual systems, developed over time, that provide individuals with expectations about the world and themselves. Janoff-Bulman asserted that the fundamental assumptions held by most people in their Assumptive worlds are: "The world is benevolent”; "The world is meaningful”; and "The self is worthy”

Deutsch: Zusicherung / Español: Seguridad / Português: Garantia / Français: Assurance / Italian: Assicurazione

Assurance in the psychology context refers to the psychological state of feeling confident and secure about oneself or a situation. It involves a sense of certainty and trust that can stem from internal beliefs or external validation. Assurance is crucial for mental well-being and effective functioning, influencing how individuals approach challenges, relationships, and decision-making.

Astereognosia refers to the inability to recognize an object by touch. Also called Tactile Agnosia is a disorder in which there is an inability to recognize objects by touch.

Asthma refers to a very common condition causing shortness of breath, cough and wheeziness.

Astigmatism refer to defects in the cornea, lens, or eye that cause some areas of vision to be out of focus. Astigmatism is the blurring of vision for lines in one direction because o