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Deutsch: Harmonie / Español: Armonía / Português: Harmonia / Français: Harmonie / Italiano: Armonia

Harmony in psychology refers to a state of internal balance and congruence where an individual’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviours align in a cohesive and consistent manner. It often involves the absence of internal conflict and the integration of various aspects of the self, promoting emotional well-being and mental stability. Harmony is a key concept in areas such as emotional regulation, personal development, and interpersonal relationships.

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Harpy refers to a predatory person. Also refers to a a bad-tempered woman. Harpy is after the the monsters in Greek mythology, which had a woman's head and a bird's body called Harpies. The gods ordered the Harpies to snatch food from Phineus, a king who was punished for revealing secrets.

Harridan refers to an ill-tempered, scolding woman.

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- Harvey Carr (1873-1954) : Harvey Carr refers to an early Functionalistic psychologist at the University of Chicago.

Hash oil is defined as a potent distillate of marijuana or hashish. It first appeared in the United States in1971 and can contain up to 60% THC

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Hashish is defined as a drug produced from the resin that covers the flowers of the cannabis hemp plant. The resin generally contains a greater concentration of the drug’s psychoactive properties

Hassle (Microstressor) is defined as any distressing, day-to-day annoyance.

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Hatha-yoga refers to a type of Yoga that deals with the physiological discipline required in separating the self from thought processes.

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