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Proprioceptor

Proprioceptor is a receptor that is sensitive to the position and movement of a part of the body. Proprioceptors are likewise, receptors that provide information about the position and movement of the body; includes muscle and joint receptors as well as the receptors in the semi-circular canals of the inner ear. Proprioceptor is a word derived from Latin "Proprius", which means "one's own" structures on skeletal muscles that detect movement via degree of stretch, angle, and relative position of limbs. Proprioceptors on the hands help identify the shapes of objects via touch.

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Proprium

Proprium is Allport's term for the Ego or Self. In Allport’s theory, Proprium, is the aspect of personality containing all the features of the self.

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Proscriptive norm

Proscriptive norm is a consensual standard that identifies prohibited, negatively sanctioned behaviors.

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Prosecutor

Prosecutor refers to an Attorney and government official who represents the people in proceedings against persons accused of criminal acts.

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Prosencephalon

Prosencephalon which is also known as the forebrain, the top-most division of the developing brain.

Prosocial behavior

Deutsch: Prosoziales Verhalten / Español: Comportamiento prosocial / Português: Comportamento pró-social / Français: Comportement prosocial / Italian: Comportamento prosociale

Prosocial behavior refers to any act performed with the goal of benefiting another person. It is a positive, constructive, helpful social behavior; the opposite of antisocial behavior.

Prosocial Behavior refers to voluntary actions intended to benefit or help others. This type of behavior includes a wide range of activities, such as sharing, comforting, rescuing, and helping. In psychology, prosocial behavior is a key area of study as it is fundamental to social cohesion and the functioning of communities and societies.

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Prosocial Behaviour

Deutsch: Prosoziales Verhalten, Español: Comportamiento prosocial, Português: Comportamento pró-social, Français: Comportement prosocial, Italiano: Comportamento prosociale

Prosocial Behaviour refers to voluntary actions intended to benefit another person or society as a whole. This broad category of behavior is defined by its positive social consequences and includes acts such as helping, sharing, donating, cooperating, comforting, and volunteering.

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Prosocial moral judgment

Prosocial moral judgment refers to judgment involving a Conflict between doing something helpful for someone else and meeting one

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