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Irony

Irony refers to statements in which the intended meaning is opposite of the stated meaning

Irrational belief

Irrational belief is defined as unreasonable views or convictions that produce emotional and behavioral problems.

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Irrational Fear

Irrational Fear refers to apprehension before a threat which is non existent in reality.

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Irrational love

Deutsch: Irrationale Liebe / Español: Amor Irracional / Português: Amor Irracional / Français: Amour Irrationnel / Italiano: Amore Irrazionale /

Irrational love refers to a kind of love that exists in abusive relationships, one-sided relationships, or when a person has a strong physical, mental, or emotional attachment to an inanimate object.

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Irrationalism

Irrationalism refers to any explanation of human behavior stressing determinants that are not under rational control, for example, explanations that emphasize the importance of emotions or unconscious mechanisms.

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Irrationality

Deutsch: Irrationalität / Español: Irracionalidad / Português: Irracionalidade / Français: Irrationalité / Italian: Irrazionalità

Irrationality in psychology refers to thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that are not based on reason, logic, or empirical evidence. It often involves actions or decisions that contradict objective reality and can lead to negative consequences for the individual.

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Irregular or Rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep

Irregular or Rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep is defined as irregular sleep in which an infant’s eyes dart rapidly beneath the eyelids while the body is quite active

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Irresistible impulse rule

Irresistible impulse rule refers to legal principle stating that even a person who knowingly performs a wrongful act can be absolved of responsibility if he/she was driven by an irresistible impulse to perform the act or had a diminished capacity to resist performing the act

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