Glossary C

Glossary C

Chorea means twisting, writhing, undulating, grimacing movements of the face and body which is commonly associated with Huntington's disease.

Chorion refers to a membrane that becomes attached to the uterine tissues to gather nourishment for the embryo.

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) refers to prenatal diagnostic technique that involves taking a sample of tissue from the Chorion. It is a method for the prenatal detection of genetic abnormalities that samples the membrane enveloping the amniotic sac and fetus.

Choroid plexus refers to a highly vascularized network of small blood vessels that protrudes into the ventricles from the pia mater and secretes cerebrospinal fluid.

- Christian von Ehrenfels (1859-1932) : Christian von Ehrenfels who said that mental forms emerge from various sensory experiences and that these forms are different from the sensory elements they comprise.

Christianity in the Psychology Context:

In the realm of psychology, Christianity can be viewed through various lenses, as it holds a significant place in the lives of millions of people around the world. Understanding the psychological aspects of Christianity involves examining how religious beliefs, practices, and community involvement impact individuals' mental and emotional well-being. Below, we delve into this topic with examples, recommendations, and insights on treatment and healing.

- Christine Ladd-Franklin (1847 - 1930) : Christine Ladd-Franklin proposed a Theory of color vision based on evolutionary principles.

Chromatic adaptation refers to prolonged exposure to light in a specific part of the visible spectrum that adapts receptors that fire to these wave lengths by selectively leaching a specific visual pigment. The perceptual effect of adapting to long-wavelength light is a decrease in sensitivity to these wavelengths. Chromatic adaptation has been proposed as one of the mechanisms responsible for color constancy.