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Protection from harm refers to ethical researchers' commitment to protect their subjects from any harm

Moreover, Protection from harm refers to the right of Research participants t

Protection motivation theory refers to a model of health Behavior that posits that Behavior is a function of both threat Appraisal and coping appraisal.

Protection motivation theo

Protection/avoidance strategy refers to
a Crime Control strategy which attempts to reduce criminal opportunities by changing people's routine activities, increasing guardianship, or by inc

Protective factor refers to a variable that precedes a negative outcome of interest and decreases the chances that the outcome will occur.

Protein hormone is hormone composed of a long chain of amino acids.

Protein kinase C is part of second messenger system that is activated by diacylglycerol and results in the activation of proteins in the cell.

Protestant in the context of psychology refers to a psychological phenomenon associated with the Protestant work ethic. The term encompasses a set of beliefs, values, and behaviors that have been historically linked to Protestantism, particularly the Calvinist and Puritan traditions. This ethic emphasizes hard work, individual responsibility, thriftiness, and a sense of duty, often leading to high levels of motivation and productivity. Psychologists have studied the influence of the Protestant work ethic on various aspects of human behavior, motivation, and personality.

Protestant Ethic means the belief in individualism, thrift, self-sacrifice, efficiency, personal responsibility, and productivity.