Glossary C
Glossary C
COMT (catechol-o-methyltransferase) refers to enzyme that converts catecholamines into synaptically inactive forms
Concealment refers to a form of deception that tells only a portion of the truth.
Deutsch: Konzentration / Español: Concentración / Português: Concentração / Français: Concentration / Italiano: Concentrazione /
"Concentration" refers to the mental and cognitive ability to focus one's attention on a particular task, activity, or stimulus while ignoring or minimizing distractions. Concentration is a fundamental aspect of cognitive functioning and is critical for various daily activities, including studying, working, problem-solving, and even leisure activities. The ability to concentrate effectively can have a significant impact on an individual's productivity, performance, and overall well-being.
Concentrative meditation refers to mental exercise based on attending to a single object or thought.
Concentric refers to action that occurs when a muscle is activated and shortens.
Concentric contraction refers to a contraction in which there is a shortening of the muscle that causes motion to occur at the joints it crosses.