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Prototypes (or Stereotypes) are a socially shared set of cognitive generalizations, examples are beliefs, expectations about the qualities and characteristics of the typical member of a particular group or social category.

Prototypical approach refers to system for categorizing disorders using both essential, defining characteristics and a range of variation on other characteristics.

Protoword is an idiosyncratic sound sequence that children use with consistent meaning but which is not clearly derived from a word in the target language.

Protozoa in the psychology context does not have a direct or common application. Protozoa are single-celled microorganisms that belong to the biological domain and are studied primarily in fields like microbiology, parasitology, and biology. They are unrelated to psychological concepts or theories.

Protracted tolerance refers to a type of functional tolerance that occurs over the course of two or more drug administrations

Protraction is the forward movement of the shoulder girdle away from the spine; abduction of the scapula.

Provitamin is a precursor of a Vitamin.

Deutsch: Provokation / Español: Provocación / Português: Provocação / Français: Provocation / Italiano: Provocazione /

Provocation in the Psychology Context:

Provocation, when discussed in the field of psychology, refers to actions, stimuli, or situations that elicit emotional, behavioral, or cognitive responses from individuals. These responses can vary widely, from anger and aggression to curiosity and problem-solving. In this context, we will explore the psychological aspects of provocation, provide examples, offer recommendations for handling provocation, and discuss potential treatments and healing approaches.