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synaptic cleft refers to the space between nerve cells where chemical transmitters act to move impulses from one neuron to the next.

Deutsch: Synaptogenese / Español: Sinaptogénesis / Português: Sinaptogênese / Français: Synaptogenèse / Italian: Sinaptogenesi

Synaptogenesis in the psychology context refers to the formation of synapses between neurons in the nervous system. This process is crucial for the development and plasticity of the brain, enabling learning, memory, and overall cognitive function.

Synchronicity refers to a Jungian term for a meaningful coincidence that has a low probability of being a random or chance event.

Deutsch: Synchronisation / Español: Sincronización / Português: Sincronização / Français: Synchronisation / Italiano: Sincronizzazione

Synchronization in the psychology context refers to the process where individuals align their behaviour, movements, emotions, or neural activity with those of others. This concept is significant in social interactions, group dynamics, and therapeutic practices, playing a role in promoting social cohesion, empathy, and mutual understanding. Synchronization can occur consciously or unconsciously and impacts how people relate to and bond with one another.

Deutsch: Synchronie / Español: Sincronía / Português: Sincronia / Français: Synchronie / Italian: Sincronia

Synchrony in the psychology context refers to the simultaneous occurrence of events or processes, particularly in relation to the alignment of behaviors, emotions, and physiological states between individuals. This concept is significant in understanding how people interact, connect, and influence each other in social and interpersonal settings.

Syndromatic Clues refer to behavioral, verbal, situational indicators of suicide risk

Syndrome refers to set of symptoms and signs that tend to occur together and which reflect the presence of a particular disease or an increased chance of developing a particular disease; a number of symptoms that occur together and characterize a specific illness or disease.

Synectics refers to a technique for improving problem solving in groups that uses creativity-building exercises to enhance members’ involvement and inventiveness