Glossary C

Ceasarean section refers to a method of childbirth in which the neonate is delivered through a surgical incision in the mother's abdomen. Ceasarean is also spelled Cesarean.

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Ceiling refers to a certain number of incorrect responses that indicate the items are too difficult.

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Ceiling effect refers to the clustering of scores at the high end of a measurement scale, allowing little or no possibility of increases in value; a type of range effect. Please see Scale attenuation effects

Deutsch: Erfolge feiern / Español: celebrar logros / Português: celebrar conquistas / Français: célébrer les réussites / Italiano: celebrare i successi

Celebrate Achievement in the psychology context refers to the act of acknowledging and appreciating the accomplishment of goals, milestones, or successes, both big and small. This practice is important for reinforcing positive behavior, enhancing motivation, boosting self-esteem, and fostering overall well-being. Celebrating achievements, whether personal or collective, helps individuals and groups recognize progress, build confidence, and maintain momentum toward future goals.

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In psychology, celebrity refers to the status and recognition that someone achieves by being well-known and famous. This concept is often studied in social psychology as it has an impact on people's behavior and attitudes. Celebrities are individuals who have gained widespread recognition and fame through various means such as acting, music, sports, or social media. They have a significant influence on their fans and followers, and their actions and behaviors are often imitated or emulated.

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Celerity also known as swiftness. Beccaria argues that in order to be an effective deterrent, punishments must possess celerity. A punishment that occurs quickly after the crime helps to form a strong connection between the punishment and the crime in the minds of the general public, so that whenever a citizen contemplates a criminal act, he will instantly recall the punishment and weigh it into his deliberation. See also certainty and severity.

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Deutsch: Celexa / Español: Celexa / Português: Celexa / Français: Celexa / Italiano: Celexa

Celexa is the brand name for citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed in the field of psychology and psychiatry for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other mood-related conditions. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, which helps improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

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Celibacy refers to the state of remaining unmarried; often used today to refer to abstaining from sex. Moreover, Celibacy refers to the practice of remaining celibate. Sometimes used to refer to abstaining from sexual intercourse, the correct term for which is chastity. A celibate is a person who remains unmarried, usually for religious reasons.

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