Glossary P

Plea bargaining means making an agreement between defense and prosecution for certain leniencies in return for a guilty plea.

Plead means to respond to a criminal charge. The forms of Pleas are guilty, not guilty, and nolo contendere.

In the context of psychology, "pleasantness" refers to a person's subjective experience of a stimulus as positive, enjoyable, or desirable. Pleasantness can be influenced by a variety of factors, including personal preferences, cultural norms,, past experiences, and situational context.

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Deutsch: Bitte / Español: Por favor / Português: Por favor / Français: S'il vous plaît / Italiano: Per favore

Please in the context of psychology refers to the use and implications of polite language and requests in social interactions and communication. The term "please" is a key component of politeness theory and is often analyzed in relation to social behavior, interpersonal relationships, and the dynamics of power and respect.

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Deutsch: Genuss
Pleasure refers to a positive emotional experience or feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction. Pleasure can be experienced in a variety of ways, such as through sensory experiences, social interactions, or activities that bring a sense of accomplishment or meaning.

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Pleasure principle is a term in psychoanalytic theory which is the motivating force oriented toward the immediate and total gratification of sensual needs and desires.

Pleura refers to a thin lining of cells that is attached to the inside of the chest wall and to the lung; the cells secrete a fluid that facilitates the movements of the lungs in the

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PLMS is the abbreviations of Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep that refers to a sleeping disorder in which the patient's arms or legs jerk during sleep, causing brief arousals. (see also Periodic limb movement disorder)