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.

The Stop Technique refers to a technique which is generally used as a therapeutical technique for the control of obsessive thinking.

Sexual Aversion Disorder refers to an extreme and persistent dislike of sexual contact or similar activities.

Anal stage refers to Freud’s second psychosexual stage (ages 12 or 18 months to three years), in which the child derives sensual pleasure mainly from expelling and withholding feces.