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Amplification is a process of using knowledge of the history and meaning of symbols to understand unconscious material, like those that arise from patients’ dreams.

Amplifier hypothesis refers to the premise that Stress may serve to amplify the maladaptive predispositions of parents, thereby disrupting family management practices and compromising

Deutsch: Amplitude / Español: Amplitud / Português: Amplitude / Français: Amplitude / Italiano: Amplitude /

Amplitude refers to the Magnitude or intensity of a sound wave, determining the loudness of the sound; in vision the amplitude of a light wave affects the brightness of a stimulus which is measured in decibels. In a medical context Amplitude refers to the range of muscle fiber length between maximal and minimal lengthening; the "size" or "height" of a tremor; the extend or breadth of a tremor's range. Amplitude also refers to the intensity of a sound or other stimulus.

Ampulla is the base of the vas deferens, where the vas hooks up over the ureter of the bladder.

In the psychology context, amputation refers to the experience of losing a limb, either through surgery or trauma, and the psychological effects that can result from this loss. Amputation can have significant impacts on an individual's mental health, body image, and overall quality of life.

In the psychology context, amusement refers to a positive emotional state characterized by feelings of enjoyment, laughter, and entertainment. It is often associated with situations or stimuli that are perceived as humorous or pleasurable. Amusement is a subject of interest in various psychological disciplines, including emotional psychology, positive psychology, and the study of humor. It plays a significant role in human well-being, social bonding, and stress reduction.

Amygdala refers to an area in the core of the brain and part of the limbic system of the brain located deep in the temporal lobe that is associated with aggressive behaviors.

Amyloid class of proteins that can accumulate between cells in areas of the brain critical to memory and cognitive functioning. Amyloid refers to the protein that is produced in abnormally high levels in Alzheimer’s patients