Glossary A

Glossary A

Anthropometry refers to the study and measurement of the dimensions of the body and other physical characteristics.

Anthropomorphic error refers to the error of attributing human thoughts, feelings, or motives to animals, especially as a way of explaining their behavior.

Anthropomorphism refers to the tendency to imbue inanimate objects, animals, and gods with human characteristics and feelings ; the projection of human attributes into non-human things.

Anthropomorphizing is attributing human characteristics or emotions, such as happiness, to animals

Anti-social behaviour refers to a kind of behaviour that harms or injures another person

Antianxiety drug refers to a "tranquillizer", which reduces anxiety. The most common include chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and diazepam (Valium).

Antianxiety drugs refer to kind of drugs which are used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and other psychological symptoms, they relieve tension, apprehension, and nervousness.

Antibodies refer to proteins in the immune system that recognize antigens and help kill invading microorganisms.