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Agyria refers to a congenital disorder in which the normal gyri and sulci of the brain fail to develop. This disorder is believed to occur between the third and fourth month of gestation.

Aha response term used when developing a sudden insight into a solution to a problem, as one becomes aware of one’s beliefs and behaviors.

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AIDS-Related Complex refers to a Group of minor health problems such as weight loss, fever, and night sweats that appears after HIV infection, but before Development of full-blown AIDS.

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Ainsworth caregiving hypothesis refers to Ainsworth’s notion that the type of attachment an infant develops with a particular caregiver depends primarily on the kind of caregiving he has received from that person

Air encephalogram or pneumoencephalography refers to the radiographic visualization of the fluid-containing structures of the brain, the ventricles, and spinal column. It is similar to the X-ray, but it involves the withdrawal of cerebrospinal fluid by lumbar puncture, which is then replaced with a gas including air, oxygen, or helium.

Deutsch: Luftverschmutzung / Español: Contaminación del Aire / Português: Poluição do Ar / Français: Pollution de l'Air / Italiano: Inquinamento dell'Aria

Air Pollution in the context of psychology refers to the study of how exposure to pollutants in the air affects mental health, cognitive functions, and emotional well-being. Research in this area explores the psychological implications of air pollution, including increased risks of stress, cognitive decline, and various mental health disorders.

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Deutsch: Luftstrom / Español: Flujo de aire / Português: Fluxo de ar / Français: Flux d’air / Italiano: Flusso d’aria

Airflow in the psychology context refers to the movement of air through the respiratory system and its interaction with psychological and emotional processes. While the term may seem physiological at first glance, it plays a key role in areas such as speech production, emotional regulation, breath-based therapies, and psychophysiological states.

Airflow is particularly relevant in psychological practices involving breath awareness, such as mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and trauma recovery. Variations in airflow—shallow, erratic, or blocked breathing—can signal emotional distress or be used as entry points for therapeutic regulation.

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Akathesis refers to agitation caused by neuroleptic drugs