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Basic hostility is a term used which is according to Horney is the feeling of anger that a child experiences when he or she experiences the basic evil. See also Basic evil

BASIC I.D. (1. Behavior (B) 2. Affect (A) 3. Sensation (S) 4. Imagery (I) 5. Cognition (C) 6. Interpersonal relationships (I) 7. Drugs/biology (D)) is an acronym that includes these seven (7) fundamental concepts of multi-modal therapy.

Basic level refers to the degree of specificity of a concept that seems to be a level within a hierarchy that is preferred to other levels. It is sometimes termed "Natural level".

Basic reflexes is a term used in Piaget's theory that refers to the first sub-stage of sensorimotor development, in which infants know the world only by their inherited action patterns.

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Basic research refers to the studies that are designed to find the best answer to the question of why people behave the way they do and that are conducted purely for reasons of intellectual curiosity

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Basic strengths is a term which according to Erikson is the motivating characteristics and beliefs that derive from the satisfactory resolution of the crisis at each developmental stage.

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Deutsch: Grundeffekteffekt / Español: Efecto de sugerencia básica / Português: Efeito de sugestão básica / Français: Effet de suggestion de base / Italiano: Effetto di suggerimento di base /

Basic suggestion effect refers to the tendency of hypnotized persons to carry out suggested actions as if they were involuntary.

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Deutsch: Urvertrauen / Español: Confianza básica / Português: Confiança básica / Français: Confiance fondamentale / Italiano: Fiducia di base

Basic Trust is a foundational psychological concept introduced by psychoanalyst Erik H. Erikson, referring to an individual's innate sense of security and reliability in the world, particularly during early developmental stages. It forms the bedrock of emotional resilience and interpersonal relationships, shaping how individuals perceive themselves and others throughout their lives. While often associated with infancy, its implications extend across the lifespan, influencing mental health, social behavior, and even societal structures.

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