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Afferent axon is a neuron that brings information into a structure

Afferent Fibers are nerve fibers (Sensory FIbers) that carry neural information back to the central nervous system.

afferent neuron refers to sensory neuron carrying information toward the central nervous system. They are Sensory neurons that relay information from the sense organs toward the brain.

A psychological need involving the tendency to approach and interact with others. It is the desire to seek the company of others

Affiliation Ritualization refers to Erikson’s sixth stage of development. This involves sharing one’s identity with fellow humans in a caring, productive way, for example, by entering into an intimate relationship with someone who has also gained an identity.

Affiliation style refers to a leadership style in which the individual leads by caring about others and that is most effective in a climate of anxiety.

Affiliative values are the values placed on helping or pleasing others, reflected in the amount of time spent in and the degree of satisfaction achieved from such actions.

Affinity is the tendency of a drug to bind to a particular type of receptor

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Afferent axon

Afferent Fibers

Afferent neuron

Affiliation

Affiliation Ritualization

Affiliation style

Affiliative values

Affinity

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