Glossary B
Glossary B
Biased sample refers to a subpart of a larger population that does not accurately reflect characteristics of the whole population; a sample with different characteristics from those
Biased sampling means making generalizations from samples of information that are known to be biased or atypical.
Deutsch: Bibel / Español: Biblia / Português: Bíblia / Français: Bible / Italiano: Bibbia
Bible in the context of psychology refers to the use and impact of religious texts, particularly the Bible, on an individual's mental health, behavior, and overall psychological well-being. The influence of the Bible can be significant in shaping beliefs, values, coping mechanisms, and therapeutic approaches.
Deutsch: Bücherverbrennung / Español: Quema de libros / Português: Queima de livros / Italiano: Rogo di libri
Biblioclast refers to a person who mutilates or destroys books.
Biblioklept refers to a person who steals books.
Bibliolater refers to a person who have excessive reverence for the Bible as literally interpreted or a person with extravagant devotion to or dependence upon books.
Bibliophage refers to a person who is an ardent reader; a bookworm.