Psychology Glossary

The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .

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The Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) refers to the disease caused by the human immunodeficiency (or immune deficiency) virus (HIV) that attacks the immune system and leaves the person susceptible to unusual infections.

Derealisation refers to the sudden experience of your surroundings being unreal, strange, changed.

positive affectivity refers to a persistent positive mood as reflected in states such as joy, enthusiasm, and energy.

Family life chronology refers to a way of recording significant events in a family's development .