Glossary P

Glossary P

Deutsch: P-O-X-Theorie / Español: Teoría P-O-X / Português: Teoria P-O-X / Français: Théorie P-O-X / Italiano: Teoria P-O-X /

The P-O-X Theory (Balance Theory) refers to the idea that relationships among one person (P), the other person (O), and an attitude object (X) may be either balanced or unbalanced.

P300 or the Mapping Test refers to a test which was developed and patented in 1995 by neurologist Dr. Lawrence A. Farwell, Director and Chief Scientist "Brain Wave Science”, IO

PAC is the abbreviations of Post-Acute Care which is a form of short-term care provided by many hospitals and long-term care facilities that may include specialised care for certain conditions that include stroke and diabetes, rehabilitation services, and/or post-surgical care and other services associated with the transition between the hospital and home.

Pacific Island Americans refer to Americans whose cultural origins trace back to the Pacific Islands, as in Hawaii and Samoa.

Pacinian corpuscle refers to a receptor with a distinctive elliptical shape associated with RA2 mechanoreceptors. It transmits pressure to the nerve fiber inside it only at the beginning or end of a pressure stimulus, and is responsible for our perception of vibration and fine textures that are perceived when moving the fingers over a surface. Pacinian corpuscles are proprioceptor sensitive to pressure and vibration found in the subcutaneous, submucosa, subserous tissues around joints, external genitals, and mammary glands.

Page header refers to the first several words of the manuscript title placed in the upper right of each manuscript page. In a research report, Page header is the first two (2) or three (3) words of the title, printed with the page number on each page of the manuscript.

Paid time off refers to an attendance policy in which all paid vacations, sick days, holidays, and so forth are combined.

Deutsch: Schmerz / Español: dolor / Português: dor / Français: douleur / Italiano: dolore

Pain in the psychology context refers to the subjective experience of discomfort or distress, which can be both physical and emotional. While physical pain arises from bodily injury or illness, psychological pain (often termed emotional or mental pain) encompasses feelings of deep sorrow, distress, or suffering caused by events such as loss, trauma, or relationship issues. Pain in psychology is crucial for understanding how individuals perceive, process, and respond to both physical and emotional challenges.