Glossary T

Glossary T

Trophoblast refers to the outer part of the blastocyst from which the amniotic sac, placenta, and umbilical cord develop.

Tropism refers to the automatic orienting response that Loeb studied in plants and animals.

The Tropomyosin protein covering describes the actin binding sites that prevents the myosin cross-bridge from touching actin.

Troponin is a protein, associated with actin and tropomyosin, that binds and initiates the movement of tropomyosin on actin to allow the myosin cross-bridge to touch actin and initiate contraction.

True Experiment refers to an experiment in which the researcher has maximum Control over the Independent variable or conditions of interest, and in which the researcher can: (1) use

Deutsch: Wahres Ich / Español: Verdadero yo / Português: Verdadeiro eu / Français: Vrai moi / Italian: Vero io

True me in the psychology context refers to the concept of an individual's authentic self, representing the core of a person’s identity, free from external influences, social expectations, and superficial roles. It is the genuine expression of who a person truly is, encompassing their beliefs, values, desires, and emotions. Understanding and connecting with the "true me" is often associated with personal growth, self-acceptance, and psychological well-being.

Englisch: Erik Erikson 's Theory of Psychosocial Development Stages
Trust vs. mistrust (0-1 yrs) refers to the first stage of Erik Erikson's theory of Psychosocial development where the infant is totally dependent on the care of others.

Deutsch: Wahrheitsserum / Español: Suero de la verdad / Português: Soro da verdade / Français: Sérum de vérité / Italian: Siero della verità

Truth serum in the psychology context refers to certain psychoactive drugs that are used with the intention of eliciting truthful statements from individuals. These substances are thought to lower inhibitions and diminish the subject's ability to deceive, thereby encouraging the disclosure of true information.