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Animal spirits refer to the substance Descartes and others Thought was located in the cavities of the brain. When this substance moved via the nerves from the brain to the muscles, th

Animal studies refer to studies that attempt to test theories of psychopathology using animals

Animal type phobias refer to extreme fears of specific animals that may induce immediate and intense panic attacks and cause the individual to go to great lengths to avoid the animals.

Animism refers to the belief that all animals and all moving objects possess spirits providing their motive force.

Animus refers to the male component of the female psyche.

- Anna Freud (1895-1982) : Anna Freud became the official spokesperson for Psychoanalysis after her father's (Sigmund Freud) death. In addition to perpetuating traditional Psychoanalytic concepts, Anna Freud extended them into new areas such as child psychology, education, and child rearing. She encourage Ego Psychology, by elaborating on autonomous ego functions. Please see also Ego psychology.

Anniversary reaction refer to feelings of sadness and loneliness on holidays, birthdays, and the anniversary of a loved one’s death. Moreover, Anniversary reaction refer to changes in behavior related to feelings of sadness on the anniversary date of a loss (death for example)

Deutsch: Ärgernis / Español: Irritación / Português: Aborrecimento / Français: Agacement / Italian: Fastidio

Annoyance in the psychology context refers to a feeling of mild irritation or discomfort that arises in response to stimuli perceived as bothersome or unpleasant. This emotion is typically less intense than anger but can accumulate over time, potentially leading to more significant emotional responses.