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Psychic mechanics is the term used by Herbart to describe how ideas struggle with each other to gain conscious expression.

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Psychic Probability is a term used by Carl Jung to denote the probability of archetypal activity as opposed to random chance.

Psychical determinism refers to the type of determinism that stresses mental causes of behavior.

Deutsch: Psychoonkologie / Español: Psicooncología / Português: Psico-oncologia / Français: Psycho-oncologie / Italiano: Psico-oncologia

Psycho-oncology is a specialised field within psychology and oncology that addresses the psychological, emotional, and social aspects of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. It focuses on the mental health of patients and their families, as well as on the psychological aspects of cancer care for healthcare professionals.

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Psychoactive means pertaining to effects on mood, thinking, and behavior.

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Deutsch: Psychoaktives Medikament / Español: Droga psicoactiva / Português: Droga psicoativa / Français: Drogue psychoactive / Italian: Droga psicoattiva

Psychoactive drug refers to a substance capable of altering attention, memory, judgment, time sense, self-control, mood, or perception. These drugs are widely used in both medical and recreational contexts and can have significant impacts on mental health and psychological functioning.

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psychoactive substance refers to substance, such as a drug, that alters mood or behavior.

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Psychoactive substances refer to a type of substance which Affect the mind, mental processes, or emotions.

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