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As - If Technique refers to a technique where a person acts and speaks as if he/she is confident.

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ASAP, in the context of psychology, stands for "As Sensitive As Possible," and it refers to the approach of being as considerate, empathetic, and aware as one can be when dealing with sensitive or vulnerable individuals. This article explores the psychological aspects of ASAP, providing examples, discussing risks and application areas, offering recommendations, and addressing potential treatments and healing methods. Additionally, it briefly delves into the historical and legal perspectives of ASAP.

Remember: ASAP usually stands for "as soon as possible".

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ASC is the abbreviations of Altered state of consciousness, a condition of awareness distinctly different in quality or pattern from waking consciousness.

Ascending reticular activating system (ARAS) refers to a network of neurons in the reticular formation of the brain stem that is responsible for cortical arousal and de-arousal.

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Ascending spinal-thalamic tract refers to a part of human anatomy that carries sensory information related to pain and temperature and runs in parallel to the spinal cord. It synapses over a wide region of the Thalamus, primarily on the intralaminar and ventral posterior nuclei of the thalamus, and then to the somatosensory cortex.

Ascetic refers to a person who denies himself pleasures or comforts (for religious or other reasons).

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Asceticism refers to the practice of a lifestyle that rejects sensual pleasures such as drinking alcohol, eating rich food, or engaging in sex. Moreover, Asceticism refers to an approach to life emphasizing discipline and impulse control.

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Asch situation refers to an experimental procedure developed by Solomon Asch in his studies of conformity to group opinion. Participants believed they were making perceptual judgments as part of a group, but the other members were confederates who made deliberate errors on certain trials.