Glossary H

Glossary H

Hacking is defined as the willful and malicious penetration of someone's computer system to achieve some purpose

Hackney and Cormier presented eight (8) characteristics of effective helping: self -awareness and understanding, good psychological health, sensitivity, open–mindedness, objectivity, competence, trustworthiness, and interpersonal attractiveness.

Hacktivism refers to the activity of hacking into computer systems

Hades refers to the kingdom of the dead in Homer's Odyssey which is the place where one goes after death according to some ancient Greek thought; a dreary place

Haggard means looking gaunt or exhausted, as from fatigue, suffering, hunger, age, stress, and many more.

Hair cell refers to type of sensory receptor shaped like a hair; receptor cells within the cochlea that transduce vibrations into nerve impulses. Hair cells are neuron in the cochlea that contains small hairs, or cilia, that are displaced by vibration of the basilar membrane and fluids inside the inner ear. Auditory receptors are Hair cells. There are two kinds of Hair cells: inner and outer.

Half-blindness in the context of psychology, also known as hemiagnosia or hemispatial neglect, refers to a neuropsychological condition where an individual experiences a lack of awareness or attention to one side of their visual field or physical space. This condition can manifest after brain injuries, particularly strokes, and often affects the left side of the visual field. Half-blindness can have significant implications for an individual's daily life and functioning. In this article, we will explore the concept of half-blindness in psychology, provide examples, discuss risks and application areas, offer recommendations, briefly touch on historical and legal aspects, and conclude with a list of similar psychological phenomena.

Half-life is defined as the amount of time that must pass for the amount of drug in the body to be reduced by half