Glossary P

Glossary P

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.

Provocative victims (of aggression) refer to restless, hot-tempered, and oppositional children who are victimized because they are disliked and usually irritate their peers

Proxemics is defined as the study of the use of personal space when communicating; systematic study of the human use of space, particularly in social settings: a. Intimate space (0-8 inches) b. Casual-personal distance (1-4 feet) c. Impersonal or social-consultative (4 to 12 feet) d. Public distance (past 12 feet) e. Vary culturally (men v. woman, African-Americans v. Latin Americans, powerful v. not powerful)