Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
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Feminist
In the psychology context, feminist refers to a perspective or approach that applies feminist theories and principles to understand psychological phenomena. Feminist psychology critiques traditional research methods and theories that have historically overlooked or misrepresented women's experiences and contributions. It aims to address gender biases, promote equality, and incorporate the diverse experiences of women (and men) in psychological research, theory, and practice. This approach emphasizes the importance of considering gender, along with other intersecting identities such as race, class, and sexual orientation, in understanding human behavior and mental health.
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Interdisciplinary teamwork are services offered by an organized group of professional caregivers and volunteers working together to plan and implement care. It typically involves a certain amount of "role blurring" by contrast with multidisciplinary teamwork in which members of specialized health care professions work largely independently with loose coordination
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) refers to a technique in molecular genetics that permits the analysis of any short sequence of DNA (or RNA) even in samples containing only minute quantities of DNA or RNA. PCR is used to reproduce (amplify) selected sections of DNA or RNA for analysis.
Environmental Impact Statement
Deutsch: Umweltverträglichkeitsstudie / Español: Declaración de Impacto Ambiental / Português: Declaração de Impacto Ambiental / Français: Déclaration d'Impact Environnemental / Italian: Dichiarazione di Impatto Ambientale
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a document required by government agencies to assess the potential effects of proposed projects or actions on the environment. In the context of psychology, an EIS involves understanding how environmental changes or interventions impact human behavior, mental health, and well-being.