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Appendix refers to the section of a research report, which presents detailed information that is useful but would interrupt the flow of information if presented in the body of the paper.

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Apperception refers to the personal values and interests determining the mode in which an individual perceives self, others, and the world. It is a conscious experience. The mode of perceiving is "biased" by convictions ; thus, each individual has a "biased apperception" of both subjective and objective experience. The schema of biased Apperception defines the individual's phenomenological field.*

Apperceptive agnosia refers to a form of Visual agnosia in which there is an impairment of perceptual analysis of familiar objects. (see Visual agnosia)

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Deutsch: Apperzeptive Masse / Español: Masa aperceptiva / Português: Massa aperceptiva / Français: Masse apperceptive / Italiano: Massa apperettiva /

Apperceptive mass is a term which according to Herbart are the cluster of interrelated ideas of which humans are conscious at any given moment.

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Apperceptive Visual Agnosia refers to a visual problem with object perception as the primary difficulty.

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Appetitive conditioning refers to the conditioning procedure in which the unconditioned stimulus (US) is an event that is usually considered pleasant and that an organism seeks out.

Appetitive stimulus refers to an event that an organism will seek out.

Deutsch: Anwendbarkeit / Español: Aplicabilidad / Português: Aplicabilidade / Français: Applicabilité / Italiano: Applicabilità /

In the realm of psychology, "applicability" is a fundamental concept that pertains to the relevance and practical use of psychological principles, theories, and research findings in real-world contexts. It encompasses the extent to which psychological knowledge can be applied to various situations, populations, and settings. In this article, we will define "applicability" in the psychology context, explore its importance, provide examples, discuss potential risks, offer recommendations, and highlight related concepts. Additionally, we will delve into the historical and legal aspects when relevant.

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